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H20 HCG

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 HCG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 111,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 253,746 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 253,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 243,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 237,454 miles

Nearside Front Battery tray corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 224,327 miles

Nearside Front Battery tray

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 219,823 miles

Nearside Front Battery tray corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 219,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Battery tray corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 211,535 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery tray corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2018 192,123 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 192,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 189,504 miles

Nearside Front battery tray corroded and holed but not considered excessive and still secure

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front and nearside rear lamps damaged

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear exhaust tail pipe loose and corroded

service brake performance at 55% suggesting need for service or overhaul

Pass 8 Aug 2016 180,712 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges. Rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 175,163 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 170,749 miles

Slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2013 165,572 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 165,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 160,559 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 160,542 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 157,718 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 157,718 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 152,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 152,598 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 146,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 146,544 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 141,795 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 141,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 139,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 135,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 125,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H20 HCG is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 H20 HCG, 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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H20 HCG is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 August 1992.

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