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W288 JBV

2000 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,609 mi
Last recorded54,609 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo 900 Series70,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 JBV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,609 miles

nsr tyre worn on out side edge and has slight bulge

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,608 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsr tyre worn on out side edge and has slight bulge

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,348 miles

alot of travel on h/brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alot of travel on h/brake lever

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,051 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 45,771 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,771 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,646 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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W288 JBV is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 70,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W288 JBV, 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 26 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W288 JBV registered?

W288 JBV is a 2000 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W288 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W288 JBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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