1991 Volvo 900 Series 2.9L Petrol · J757 LBJ
1991 Volvo 900 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 85,963 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J757 LBJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 85,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J757 LBJ Mileage History
- 14/12/200563,372 mi
- 02/01/200766,563 mi+3,191 mi
- 20/12/200768,914 mi+2,351 mi
- 10/12/200871,002 mi+2,088 mi
- 10/12/200871,002 mi
- 10/12/200972,511 mi+1,509 mi
- 30/11/201073,730 mi+1,219 mi
- 03/11/201175,020 mi+1,290 mi
- 07/11/201276,155 mi+1,135 mi
- 08/11/201276,155 mi
- 06/11/201377,161 mi+1,006 mi
- 07/11/201377,161 mi
- 27/11/201478,199 mi+1,038 mi
- 11/12/201478,204 mi+5 mi
- 02/12/201579,149 mi+945 mi
- 29/11/201680,713 mi+1,564 mi
- 18/12/201782,649 mi+1,936 mi
- 11/12/201884,280 mi+1,631 mi
- 11/12/201884,280 mi
- 13/12/201985,246 mi+966 mi
- 18/12/201985,260 mi+14 mi
- 17/11/202085,768 mi+508 mi
- 30/11/202185,927 mi+159 mi
- 03/12/202185,928 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/202285,958 mi+30 mi
- 09/12/202285,959 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/202385,961 mi+2 mi
- 01/11/202385,963 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,263 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
J757 LBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volvo 900 Series (J757 LBJ) between December 2005 and November 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 84 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.58 . limit 3.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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