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JIL 9401

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 9401
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 119,523 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 113,615 miles

Advise, n/s & o/s front suspension ball joint gaiters split.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 113,615 miles

Advise, n/s & o/s front suspension ball joint gaiters split.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 105,696 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 105,969 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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JIL 9401 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 JIL 9401, 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 JIL 9401 registered?

JIL 9401 is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is JIL 9401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 9401 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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