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J40 AES

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,076 mi
Last recorded133,076 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 AES
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 126,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 126,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamp has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 125,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,326 miles

engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 12 Feb 2015 119,288 miles

both sides front & rear brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, both sides front brake hoses slightly worn, parking brake has little reserve travel,

front registration plate slightly deteriorated, n/s/f side mirror covered with tape, oil leak, o/s/r light lense covered with tape, rear anti-roll bar corroded, vehicle underbody has surface rust

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auxiliary drive belts in poor condition

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 114,932 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auxiliary drive belts in poor condition

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,883 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 98,883 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 91,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 81,834 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 81,834 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,598 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,777 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2006 50,039 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J40 AES is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J40 AES, 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.

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What year was J40 AES registered?

J40 AES is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J40 AES safe to buy?

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