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C7 JAB

1998 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,516 mi
Last recorded74,516 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JAB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,516 miles

Near side front inner arch

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 74,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Near side front inner arch

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,401 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 69,366 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 64,158 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 59,977 miles

offside hand brake cable becoming frayed

Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,742 miles

Nearside Rear side window damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,492 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable frayed slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower component mount corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cables corroded

hazard warning switch casing worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall light cracking

Offside handbrake cable rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cat corroded

horn quite

o/s park brake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,294 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,556 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 41,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,623 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 34,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 25,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 16,512 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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C7 JAB is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 C7 JAB, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C7 JAB registered?

C7 JAB is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is C7 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 JAB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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