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J872 OPE

1991 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,570 mi
Last recorded155,570 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Volvo 900 Series147,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 OPE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2012 155,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 155,022 miles

slight play to near side of steering rack

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise slight twist to near side front brake flexi

Pass 27 Jan 2010 154,299 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise slight twist to near side front brake flexi hose

play to near side of steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2009 153,578 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

oil leak at engine

Pass 30 Jan 2008 152,695 miles

advise off side front tyre soft

strong advise play on near side of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2007 151,856 miles

advise play to near side of steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2006 146,860 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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J872 OPE is a 1991 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J872 OPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J872 OPE registered?

J872 OPE is a 1991 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J872 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J872 OPE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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