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K105 SLW

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,281 mi
Last recorded151,281 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK105 SLW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 151,281 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 151,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 145,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,260 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 133,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 121,230 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,016 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 120,118 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2015 118,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 118,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,052 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 29 May 2012 113,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 110,110 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,371 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 107,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 105,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge////////Offside rear tyre 2.00mm///////Nearside rear tyre 2.2mm ////1856515t p3000

Pass 29 May 2008 101,969 miles

HOLE IN OFFSIDE HEADLIGHHT UNIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2.3MM........NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.2MM

Pass 25 May 2007 98,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 95,061 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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K105 SLW is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K105 SLW, 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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What year was K105 SLW registered?

K105 SLW is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K105 SLW safe to buy?

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