1993 Volvo 900 Series 2.0L Petrol · K490 BBO
1993 Volvo 900 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 205,560 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K490 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 205,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K490 BBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Volvo 900 Series (K490 BBO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
K490 BBO Mileage History
- 18/03/2024199,122 mi
- 14/03/2025202,660 mi+3,538 mi
- 26/03/2025202,688 mi+28 mi
- 20/03/2026205,493 mi+2,805 mi
- 31/03/2026205,560 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 3,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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