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JRB 1N

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRB 1N
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 78,940 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,066 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,212 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,361 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,174 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,399 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 71,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,941 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,417 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust box braket coroded (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 67,417 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust box braket coroded (7.1.4)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,724 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,724 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,216 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 58,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,900 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,625 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,625 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,867 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,799 miles

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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JRB 1N is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JRB 1N, 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 JRB 1N registered?

JRB 1N is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is JRB 1N safe to buy?

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