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SJI 5816

1993 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,689 mi
Last recorded65,689 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 900 Series142,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 5816
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 48,468 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 48,401 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,941 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,749 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 19,749 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 14,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust held with wire.

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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SJI 5816 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 142,048 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 SJI 5816, 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 33 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 SJI 5816 registered?

SJI 5816 is a 1993 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is SJI 5816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJI 5816 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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