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JBZ 1846

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,790 mi
Last recorded216,790 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 1846
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 216,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 216,778 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 216,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Oil leak nearside steering rack gaiter ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber housing deteriorated ()

Pass 25 Jul 2014 197,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 196,432 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 19 Jul 2013 196,432 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 191,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

front and rear reg plates customised

Fail 31 Jul 2012 191,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear reg plates customised

Pass 5 Jul 2011 187,246 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 180,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 169,405 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 159,444 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 159,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 147,924 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 138,527 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 138,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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JBZ 1846 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JBZ 1846, 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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What year was JBZ 1846 registered?

JBZ 1846 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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