MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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..
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..
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...
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
engine runs rough thoughout rev range.
lpg doesnt work when selected.
n/s/r dummy light lens incomplete.
various light underbody corrosion.
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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