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J160 NPV

1992 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,303 mi
Last recorded127,303 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Volvo 900 Series144,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 NPV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 127,303 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in osf rack end

Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,469 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 123,462 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 123,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 119,200 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 119,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 114,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 112,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 109,205 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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J160 NPV is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J160 NPV, 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 J160 NPV registered?

J160 NPV is a 1992 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J160 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J160 NPV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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