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L217 JUX

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

261,450 mi
Last recorded261,450 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 JUX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 261,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 May 2016 255,783 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 255,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 255,370 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 250,206 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 250,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 244,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension bushes perised

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2013 244,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension bushes perised

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2012 235,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 226,009 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 226,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 219,871 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 219,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front suspenshion bushs splitting

hand brake cable corroded

play in the steering

Pass 19 Apr 2007 206,546 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 206,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

front link bar rubbers perishing

hand brake cable corroded

play and click in the rack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 190,493 miles

flexi brake hoses cracking

front n/s tyre low tread just legal

play in the steering

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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L217 JUX is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 144,124 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 L217 JUX, 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 32 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 L217 JUX registered?

L217 JUX is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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