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J101 RVU

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Red Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,344 mi
Last recorded121,344 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 RVU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2009 121,344 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 121,344 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2008 120,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 119,069 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 119,069 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 117,261 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 117,261 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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J101 RVU is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RVU, 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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How do I check the history of J101 RVU?

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What year was J101 RVU registered?

J101 RVU is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 April 1992.

Is J101 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 RVU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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