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J22 SDC

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,183 mi
Last recorded192,183 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 SDC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 192,183 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 192,183 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 137,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 135,069 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 135,069 miles

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

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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J22 SDC is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 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 J22 SDC, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J22 SDC?

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What year was J22 SDC registered?

J22 SDC is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is J22 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 SDC 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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