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D468 JCL

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,913 mi
Last recorded152,913 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD468 JCL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 152,913 miles

n/s stop lamp lens fading.

rubber suspension bushes at n/s/front track control arm and all anti-bar links show some deterioration.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 152,913 miles

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

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

h/lamp beam converters on lamps not effecting beam pattern.

n/s stop lamp lens fading.

n/s/rear tyre worn low at inner edge of tread.

parking brake linkage at rear axle worn.

rubber suspension bushes at n/s/front track control arm and all anti-bar links show some deterioration.

slight gas leak at rear ex.box(front clamp area).

stone chip at lower edge of windscreen(out of zone A)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 146,726 miles

fine cracking to front brake flexible hoses(outer sheathing).

rear exhaust box slight gas leak at joint with centre section,tail pipe bent to side.

slight wear to steering rack internal ball joints.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 140,219 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 140,214 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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D468 JCL is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D468 JCL, 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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What year was D468 JCL registered?

D468 JCL is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is D468 JCL safe to buy?

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