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J20 PCG

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 PCG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,867 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,780 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,105 miles

car heavily under sealed

oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2016 106,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

car heavily under sealed

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front inner wing at water bottle soft

Fail 25 Jun 2014 99,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,464 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 May 2013 98,744 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 98,742 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,595 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 96,933 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 96,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 95,499 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 93,953 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,163 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 89,352 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,352 miles

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2005 84,412 miles

sill covers fitted

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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J20 PCG is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J20 PCG, 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 J20 PCG registered?

J20 PCG is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is J20 PCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 PCG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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