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H178 ERT

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,394 mi
Last recorded101,394 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 ERT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 101,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,392 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 101,394 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre cracks outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,394 miles

Offside rear tyre is old and cracked.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,394 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 99,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,894 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,594 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,526 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 94,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 88,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 85,143 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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H178 ERT is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H178 ERT, 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 H178 ERT registered?

H178 ERT is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 November 1990.

Is H178 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H178 ERT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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