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K105 VBC

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,001 mi
Last recorded134,001 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK105 VBC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 134,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 133,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 126,334 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,148 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 107,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 99,227 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 99,211 miles

Offside 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 15 Jun 2010 93,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,954 miles

os front tyre t speed rating other tyres h speed rating

os front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

p.a.s pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2007 71,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,161 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,161 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

fuel tank strap corroded

nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge

osf seat belt slow too retract

Pass 3 Jun 2005 60,559 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 VBC is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

K105 VBC is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K105 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K105 VBC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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