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J240 NPV

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests51 (32 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate62.7%

Mileage

126,463 mi
Last recorded126,463 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 NPV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

32 pass 19 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,463 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front-rear undercarriage undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2026 167,759 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside (tow bar) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 126,443 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside & offside (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing @ front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing-to battery plate support@front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point & sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front- rear undercarriage undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2025 167,759 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 167,759 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 167,759 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both main beams (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 167,759 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side and offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side and offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 167,759 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side and offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side and offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 167,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box also insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision detached inner wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 167,759 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

fuel tank has slight corrosion

parking brake only just met requirements suggest further inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2019 167,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 167,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 167,759 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 167,759 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 167,759 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,162 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 167,759 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 167,759 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 121,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 167,759 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 167,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,801 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 167,759 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 167,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 167,759 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 167,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,938 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 167,759 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 167,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,809 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 166,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 166,214 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,235 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 161,013 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 161,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

coolant leak

major oil leak

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

unable to carry out emisions test because of coolant leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,406 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 153,666 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 153,666 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,344 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 144,134 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2008 144,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 133,373 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 133,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 86,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 123,061 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 123,061 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 115,516 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 115,516 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J240 NPV is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 142,048 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 J240 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 33 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J240 NPV is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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