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YIW 8339

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

192,187 mi
Last recorded192,187 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 8339
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 192,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 192,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 190,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 190,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing section (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 188,779 miles

engine oil low

Fail 1 Feb 2017 188,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 185,289 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 185,289 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 181,974 miles

catalyst rattling/noisy = exhaust downpipe bracket insecure = O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM = N/S/RF TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3/4MM

Pass 17 Mar 2014 177,612 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/3MM

Pass 11 Mar 2013 173,611 miles

o/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm = N/S/F TYRE BALDING INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT = catalyst rattling = slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Mar 2013 173,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm = N/S/F TYRE BALDING INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT = catalyst rattling = slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Feb 2012 170,916 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

some play steering u/joint and pinion = some wear play both rear axle mtg bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2012 170,916 miles

some play steering u/joint and pinion = some wear play both rear axle mtg bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2011 173,148 miles

engine oil leak (sump plug) gearbox oil leak (diff seal) some play o/s outer treack rod end

Pass 3 Mar 2010 169,148 miles

o/s track rod end gaitor split gearbox oil leak slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2009 164,885 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 164,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 162,146 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 162,129 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 162,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 159,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 155,651 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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YIW 8339 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YIW 8339, 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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YIW 8339 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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