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H134 ELE

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,806 mi
Last recorded210,806 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH134 ELE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 210,806 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 210,806 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 210,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 210,807 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 210,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 210,806 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 210,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 210,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 210,810 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 210,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 210,805 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 210,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 210,420 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 210,420 miles

Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 209,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 208,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 205,023 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 202,929 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 202,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 200,514 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 200,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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H134 ELE is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 148,132 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 H134 ELE, 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 36 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 H134 ELE registered?

H134 ELE is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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