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JAZ 5050

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,766 mi
Last recorded135,766 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 5050
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,766 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,403 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 173,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 173,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 173,290 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres slight cracking at side walls.

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 173,286 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and offside rear tyres slight cracking at side walls.

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 173,264 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 167,595 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 167,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 163,975 miles

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 13 Sep 2017 163,975 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 137,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,481 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 134,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 131,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight wear in handbrake cable relay lever

Pass 27 Aug 2013 128,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,047 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 115,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,994 miles

front indicaters discolouring

Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,960 miles

centre exhaust box showing slight cracking around joint

damage to exhaust cat heat shield

oil leak rear of engine area

Pass 13 Sep 2007 99,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 92,631 miles

nsf tyre borderline requires replacment osf tyre outer wear !

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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JAZ 5050 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JAZ 5050, 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 JAZ 5050 registered?

JAZ 5050 is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is JAZ 5050 safe to buy?

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