Volvo 900 Series MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volvo 900 Series. Check any 900 Series by registration number below.
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70.1%
Avg Pass Rate
-17.7%
vs Volvo Avg
11
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Volvo 900 Series — MOT Reliability Overview
The Volvo 900 Series has an average MOT pass rate of 70.1%, which is 17.7 percentage points below the Volvo brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 900 Series on the road.
The most common reasons a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, exhaust system leaking or insecure. If you are preparing your 900 Series for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Volvo 900 Series, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Volvo 900 Series performs at MOT across different model years.
1999
Based on 65 vehicles
2.3%
29.5%
1998
Based on 890 vehicles
2.7%
26.0%
1997
Based on 2,641 vehicles
2.9%
26.5%
1996
Based on 1,989 vehicles
3.3%
22.2%
1995
Based on 1,991 vehicles
3.0%
22.7%
1994
Based on 1,034 vehicles
3.8%
33.0%
1993
Based on 946 vehicles
2.5%
22.2%
1992
Based on 1,042 vehicles
4.1%
23.8%
1991
Based on 753 vehicles
2.5%
24.6%
1990
Based on 114 vehicles
2.5%
11.3%
0
Based on 4,237 vehicles
157k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volvo 900 Series
The most common reasons a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Exhaust system leaking or insecure
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Nearside
Front Offside
Rear Offside
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Volvo 900 Series — Frequently Asked Questions
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