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R938 JNL

1997 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

165,284 mi
Last recorded165,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo 900 Series129,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 JNL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 165,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 162,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres over ten years old

Pass 27 Jul 2022 160,887 miles

Power steering rack leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2022 160,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering rack leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 159,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 159,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 158,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 153,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 149,500 miles

Both side front Anti-roll bar link rubber deteriorated

Fuel cap seal ageing and cracking

Fuel tank strap rusting/corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 148,493 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AGED/CRACKED & TREAD DEPTH LOW ON LEFT FRONT TYRE

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

POWER STEERING OPERATION SLIGHTLY INTERMITTENT FROM START UP

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 148,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES AGED/CRACKED & TREAD DEPTH LOW ON LEFT FRONT TYRE

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

POWER STEERING OPERATION SLIGHTLY INTERMITTENT FROM START UP

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 148,197 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 147,384 miles

surface rust under body

Fail 14 Jul 2015 147,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface rust under body

Pass 15 Jul 2014 146,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 146,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 146,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 144,407 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 144,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 139,181 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 137,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 134,769 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 134,769 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 132,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lights deteriorating (not affecting light output)

vehicle underbody rusty but not excessive

Fail 4 May 2007 132,928 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lights deteriorating (not affecting light output)

vehicle underbody rusty but not excessive

Pass 1 Jun 2006 129,681 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 124,292 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 124,292 miles

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

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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R938 JNL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,366 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 R938 JNL, 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 29 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 R938 JNL registered?

R938 JNL is a 1997 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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