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H123 XAL

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,875 mi
Last recorded166,875 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 XAL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 166,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 166,774 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering rack worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 165,736 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 165,734 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 162,171 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 162,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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H123 XAL is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 148,132 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 H123 XAL, 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 36 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 H123 XAL registered?

H123 XAL is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 October 1990.

Is H123 XAL safe to buy?

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