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J101 FEX

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,738 mi
Last recorded225,738 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 FEX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 225,738 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc,s scored

Fail 31 Aug 2011 225,731 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc,s scored

Pass 20 Aug 2010 223,166 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Aug 2010 223,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 222,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 218,841 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 218,841 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 216,294 miles

n/side rear tyre slightly cracked

rear bumper loose but not insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2005 200,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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J101 FEX is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J101 FEX, 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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J101 FEX is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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