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M226 JOX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,315 mi
Last recorded190,315 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 JOX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 190,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 190,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 183,934 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 177,111 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 177,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 174,783 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 24 Sep 2010 174,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 171,429 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 171,429 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 166,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2006 164,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front no plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2006 164,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front no plate 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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M226 JOX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 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 M226 JOX, 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 31 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 M226 JOX registered?

M226 JOX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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