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B4 GJC

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,718 mi
Last recorded131,718 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GJC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 131,718 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tarnished (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 131,693 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tarnished (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 130,026 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 130,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 127,814 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,410 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 125,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,679 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 118,679 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 114,723 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 102,441 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 102,405 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable broken (3.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,565 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 91,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,255 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,364 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,924 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 72,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 65,484 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 65,484 miles

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

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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B4 GJC is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 144,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B4 GJC, 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 34 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 B4 GJC registered?

B4 GJC is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 February 1992.

Is B4 GJC safe to buy?

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