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J126 VMO

1992 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,512 mi
Last recorded184,512 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 VMO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 184,512 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 184,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 179,166 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 179,166 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 175,679 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 175,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 168,892 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 168,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 161,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center stop light not working. †o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads low.

Pass 11 May 2006 153,707 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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J126 VMO is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J126 VMO, 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 J126 VMO registered?

J126 VMO is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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