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H290 GKV

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,909 mi
Last recorded160,909 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 GKV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 160,909 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 160,899 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 152,419 miles

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

fron flexable brake hoses cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2007 144,973 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 144,973 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 140,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 133,728 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 133,728 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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H290 GKV is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H290 GKV, 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 H290 GKV registered?

H290 GKV is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 October 1990.

Is H290 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H290 GKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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