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JBZ 1851

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,209 mi
Last recorded159,209 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 1851
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 159,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2007 15,899 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,025 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 63,025 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr lense cracked

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 1851 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 1851, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBZ 1851 registered?

JBZ 1851 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is JBZ 1851 safe to buy?

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