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G12 TBN

1994 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,749 mi
Last recorded171,749 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 TBN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 171,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2025 170,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rackend has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 169,928 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 169,924 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 165,982 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 165,982 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 164,722 miles

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2018 164,688 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 164,334 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 164,334 miles

Electrical wiring insecure reverse light switch wire fouling propshaft (1.9.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 161,170 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 161,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 155,545 miles

exhaust coroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 155,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust coroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 150,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 150,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 144,187 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 138,565 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 129,166 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 124,515 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 124,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 122,215 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 122,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 118,919 miles

tail pipe loose

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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G12 TBN is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 144,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G12 TBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G12 TBN registered?

G12 TBN is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is G12 TBN safe to buy?

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