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H901 JCM

1996 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,220 mi
Last recorded97,220 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH901 JCM
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 97,220 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 94,845 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 94,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?

Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,789
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
13,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,378
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,789
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,281
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,666
Stop lamp not working 2,346
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H901 JCM is a 1996 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volvo 300 Series fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H901 JCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 300 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H901 JCM registered?

H901 JCM is a 1996 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is H901 JCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H901 JCM 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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