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K101 APC

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,846 mi
Last recorded199,846 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 APC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 199,846 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 199,824 miles

Fuel pipe leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 199,801 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh or grating (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear facing seats missing - seatbelts not tested ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 196,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 192,343 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 192,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 190,346 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside inner rack/end has free-play

Offside inner rack/end has free-play

emissions lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Sep 2017 190,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside inner rack/end has free-play

Offside inner rack/end has free-play

emissions lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 187,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2016 187,566 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2015 183,835 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 183,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 176,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 170,346 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

center brake light not working.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 170,329 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

center brake light not working.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 160,193 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

center rear seat belt buckle caseing damaged.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 160,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

center rear seat belt buckle caseing damaged.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 151,289 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

offside front lamp unit damaged

slight play in both rack end joints

Pass 12 Jul 2010 145,832 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear limit

slight leak from exhaust catalyst

Pass 10 Jul 2009 135,485 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 135,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 125,539 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 125,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre to rear section joint loose

Pass 17 May 2007 115,952 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 115,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 107,197 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2006 107,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K101 APC is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K101 APC, 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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K101 APC is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 December 1993.

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