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SFX 639

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,067 mi
Last recorded72,067 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 639
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 71,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 70,269 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 69,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 68,303 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 68,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 67,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 65,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 62,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 61,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,318 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 55,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 54,811 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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SFX 639 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFX 639, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFX 639 registered?

SFX 639 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 April 1993.

Is SFX 639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFX 639 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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