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JCE 12

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,760 mi
Last recorded128,760 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCE 12
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 128,760 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 128,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 128,731 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 128,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 128,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,818 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 127,317 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,638 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,638 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 125,319 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 125,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 122,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both number plate lamps dim

both rear discs rusty

hand brake travel

Fail 23 May 2014 122,208 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both number plate lamps dim

both rear discs rusty

hand brake travel

Pass 15 May 2013 118,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 116,104 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 112,379 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 112,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 109,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 105,781 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 105,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 102,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 96,284 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BOLTS DIFFERENT LENGTHS

SLIGHT BULGE ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WALL

Pass 16 May 2006 89,739 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 89,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JCE 12 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 132,823 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 JCE 12, 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 30 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 JCE 12 registered?

JCE 12 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is JCE 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCE 12 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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