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H961 GBJ

1991 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,352 mi
Last recorded140,352 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Volvo 900 Series147,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH961 GBJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 140,352 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 136,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 131,752 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 131,752 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2005 127,350 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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H961 GBJ is a 1991 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 147,584 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 H961 GBJ, 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 35 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 H961 GBJ registered?

H961 GBJ is a 1991 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 March 1991.

Is H961 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H961 GBJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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