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N42 MJO

1996 Volvo B10M

Red Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,097 mi
Last recorded199,097 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Volvo B10M217,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 MJO
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 199,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight air leak from air drier valve at front of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2013 188,083 miles

o/s/r position lamp lens cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 180,954 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 180,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 168,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 157,486 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 146,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 138,012 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 138,012 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 131,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 115,750 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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N42 MJO is a 1996 Volvo B10M in Red with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 217,834 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 B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N42 MJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N42 MJO registered?

N42 MJO is a 1996 Volvo B10M, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N42 MJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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