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A10 DSU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DSU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,405 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 77,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 77,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 77,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,427 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal minimum on tread †o/s/f indicator lens has very light damage

Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,611 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 75,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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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A10 DSU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 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 A10 DSU, 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 31 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 A10 DSU registered?

A10 DSU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A10 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 DSU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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