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R139 RJM

1998 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,099 mi
Last recorded80,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo 900 Series124,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 RJM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 80,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f indicator lens broken

o/s/r light lens dameged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,041 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 80,041 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,734 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 78,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,040 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 76,036 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

wiperblades starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,236 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 66,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,065 miles

possible oil leak from transmission

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,071 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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R139 RJM is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,832 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 R139 RJM, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R139 RJM registered?

R139 RJM is a 1998 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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