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H165 PUJ

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,598 mi
Last recorded118,598 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 PUJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 118,598 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 117,079 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,025 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal poor

Offside front mirror damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has crack in but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Apr 2017 117,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front mirror damaged

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has crack in but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,941 miles

Both rear tyres have perished slightly.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn tone poor

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 116,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyres have perished slightly.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn tone poor

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 115,803 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front wipers poor condition but still clear screen effectively

Exhaust front to centre section joint poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap rubber perishing

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 115,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

All coil springs corroded

Both front wipers poor condition but still clear screen effectively

Exhaust front to centre section joint poor

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap rubber perishing

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,798 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 114,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 113,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 112,669 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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 110,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 110,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 110,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 108,281 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 106,117 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H165 PUJ is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H165 PUJ, 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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H165 PUJ is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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