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K106 DPP

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,729 mi
Last recorded128,729 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK106 DPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 128,729 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broke but still secure

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2011 127,982 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2011 126,184 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 126,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 11 Jan 2010 123,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 121,857 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 121,808 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight leak from around nearside of power steering rack/pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2008 120,051 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 120,036 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

both front flexible brake hoses cracking

slight dampness around power steering rack and pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2007 116,366 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 116,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

unable to see inner brake pads †stone chips to windscreen

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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K106 DPP is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K106 DPP, 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 K106 DPP registered?

K106 DPP is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K106 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K106 DPP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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