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J101 JTP

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,109 mi
Last recorded188,109 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 JTP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 188,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 183,909 miles

slight bind of front brakes

Fail 25 Apr 2013 183,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight bind of front brakes

Pass 10 May 2012 182,931 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

front brake backing plates corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f wiper poor

rear dif has slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 182,479 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 182,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front seat belt release buttons deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 182,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all front suspension bushes perished

both front seat belt release buttons deteriorating

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 181,661 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

o/s/r brake noisey

Fail 17 Mar 2010 181,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r brake noisey

Oil leak

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 176,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 176,022 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front seal belt cover damaged

rear axle oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 167,037 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 167,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 165,620 miles

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

front brakes just in balance

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 JTP is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JTP, 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 J101 JTP registered?

J101 JTP is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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