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H210 EPV

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,433 mi
Last recorded170,433 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH210 EPV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2014 170,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 170,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 169,531 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2012 168,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 168,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 164,274 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 164,274 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 162,362 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 162,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 160,424 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 160,244 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 156,959 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 156,959 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 149,938 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 149,938 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 142,386 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 135,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 135,560 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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H210 EPV is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H210 EPV, 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 H210 EPV registered?

H210 EPV is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is H210 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H210 EPV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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