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J100 AHU

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,690 mi
Last recorded184,690 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 AHU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 184,690 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 184,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 170,985 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 170,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Fail 25 Sep 2008 162,869 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S AND N/S TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES FRONT SHOCKERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

Pass 25 Sep 2008 162,869 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S AND N/S TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES FRONT SHOCKERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

Pass 26 Sep 2007 152,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 135,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 135,756 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 122,660 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 122,660 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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J100 AHU is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J100 AHU, 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 J100 AHU registered?

J100 AHU is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J100 AHU safe to buy?

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