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SJI 8129

1990 Volvo B10M

White Diesel 9603cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

301,814 mi
Last recorded301,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo B10M195,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 8129
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,603cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 301,814 miles

rear axle corroding

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front axle A frame bush deteriorating

rear axle anti roll bar bushes has slight movement

Fail 23 Jul 2014 301,814 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust down pipe flexi section & exhaust clamp deteriorating

front axle A frame bush deteriorating

rear axle anti roll bar bushes has slight movement

rear axle corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2012 295,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 295,175 miles

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

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 273,045 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 273,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 271,251 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 271,160 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 256,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank drain plug has slight laek

rear axle diff case damp with oil

Pass 27 Nov 2007 237,131 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 216,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 167,541 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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SJI 8129 is a 1990 Volvo B10M in White with a 9,603cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 195,393 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 SJI 8129, 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 36 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJI 8129 is a 1990 Volvo B10M, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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