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J190 MRT

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,412 mi
Last recorded176,412 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ190 MRT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 176,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 164,956 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 164,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 151,510 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 151,510 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J190 MRT is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 132,823 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 J190 MRT, 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 30 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J190 MRT registered?

J190 MRT is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J190 MRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J190 MRT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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