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H163 KGS

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,552 mi
Last recorded198,552 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 KGS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 198,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 193,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 188,244 miles

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NEARING 1.5MM.! †N/S/F MAIN BEAM ADJUSTER REQUIRES ATTENTION. †CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE.!

Fail 19 Jun 2007 188,244 miles

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NEARING 1.5MM.! †N/S/F MAIN BEAM ADJUSTER REQUIRES ATTENTION. †CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE.!

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 180,105 miles

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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H163 KGS is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H163 KGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H163 KGS registered?

H163 KGS is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H163 KGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H163 KGS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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