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L418 JBD

1993 Volvo B10M

Black Diesel 9500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,724 mi
Last recorded27,724 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Volvo B10M192,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 JBD
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,724 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

carnt test brakes due to tyer and emmisions due too exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,706 miles

air tank fitted upside down

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 277,018 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 277,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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L418 JBD is a 1993 Volvo B10M in Black with a 9,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 192,524 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 L418 JBD, 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 33 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L418 JBD registered?

L418 JBD is a 1993 Volvo B10M, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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