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H178 JRX

1990 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,889 mi
Last recorded154,889 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 900 Series148,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 JRX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 154,889 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front position lam p lens cracked

front registration plate cracked

slight play in offside of steering rack when turning by hand

Fail 13 Oct 2007 154,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front position lam p lens cracked

front registration plate cracked

slight play in offside of steering rack when turning by hand

Pass 13 Oct 2006 164,897 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

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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H178 JRX is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 148,132 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 H178 JRX, 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 36 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 H178 JRX registered?

H178 JRX is a 1990 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 October 1990.

Is H178 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H178 JRX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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