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K100 EFS

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,757 mi
Last recorded95,757 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 EFS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 95,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 94,996 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 94,753 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,206 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,066 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2014 92,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

slight surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,544 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

centre seat backs do not lock in postion or lock to floor

floor corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 91,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

centre seat backs do not lock in postion or lock to floor

floor corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,395 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 89,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010
Pass 9 Sep 2009
Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,732 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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K100 EFS is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 142,048 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 K100 EFS, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K100 EFS is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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