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TBZ 6788

1993 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,860 mi
Last recorded213,860 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 6788
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 213,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges..but does not expose ply/cord...

osf mirror back missing..but does not expose sharp edges...

osf seat belt stalk release button slight damage..but does function as intended..

vehicle battery loose..

Fail 26 Nov 2012 213,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges..but does not expose ply/cord...

osf mirror back missing..but does not expose sharp edges...

osf seat belt stalk release button slight damage..but does function as intended..

vehicle battery loose..

Pass 14 Jun 2012 208,026 miles

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

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

battery loose....

o/s/f tyre wearing heavy on inside edge....

small hole in o/s/f seat belt stalk button but does not effect the operation of it...

Pass 28 May 2011 187,601 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 187,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 180,302 miles

engine runs rough thoughout rev range.

lpg doesnt work when selected.

n/s/r dummy light lens incomplete.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 180,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine runs rough thoughout rev range.

lpg doesnt work when selected.

n/s/r dummy light lens incomplete.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 14 May 2009 171,294 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 171,277 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 160,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 142,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 132,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

flaking rust petrol tank strap bracket

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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TBZ 6788 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBZ 6788, 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 TBZ 6788 registered?

TBZ 6788 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is TBZ 6788 safe to buy?

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