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J102 HFG

1992 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,792 mi
Last recorded196,792 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ102 HFG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 196,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake flexis slightly twisted

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

top rad hose clamp loose

travel on foot brake

Fail 11 Apr 2008 190,684 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osr tyre starting to misshape

osr wheel trim rubbing on tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2008 190,684 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osr tyre starting to misshape

osr wheel trim rubbing on tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2006 190,016 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 190,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow to front pipe.

slight play to input shaft on steering rack.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 182,528 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 182,367 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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J102 HFG is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol 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 J102 HFG, 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 J102 HFG registered?

J102 HFG is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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