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B126 JAN

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,689 mi
Last recorded179,689 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB126 JAN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2009 179,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocks leaking oil

Pass 30 Jun 2008 169,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2008 169,594 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 149,712 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 149,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 133,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 133,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 132,211 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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B126 JAN is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B126 JAN, 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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B126 JAN is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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