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H12 VAA

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,349 mi
Last recorded140,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 VAA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 140,349 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 140,348 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,998 miles

fuel pipes corroding.

mot aproved fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 136,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fuel pipes corroding.

mot aproved fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,339 miles

fuel pipe corroding.

rear springs weak.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 133,339 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipe corroding.

rear springs weak.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 129,149 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres splitting in tread

Fail 25 Jun 2013 129,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres splitting in tread

Pass 26 Jun 2012 126,224 miles

both rear coil springs weak

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2012 126,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs weak

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,366 miles

rear number plate very slight water marks

rear springs weak will need changing next mot

Fail 23 Jun 2011 123,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate very slight water marks

Fail 16 Jun 2010 120,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front track control arm bushes perished and cracked

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 120,418 miles

both front track control arm bushes perished and cracked

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 116,577 miles

offside front track control arm bush perished

Fail 24 Jun 2009 116,577 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn close to limit of 1,6mm outside edge

offside front track control arm bush perished

Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,112 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 113,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 109,845 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 109,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 106,131 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 106,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H12 VAA is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 144,611 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 H12 VAA, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H12 VAA is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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