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A6 WMJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WMJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2014 134,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 134,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2014 134,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/rear lenze

oil all under neath car

rear exaust bracket been welded [weak]

Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,606 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 123,606 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,276 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 108,128 miles

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

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)

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

Offside front tyre pressure low

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 95,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 95,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,184 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,590 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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A6 WMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A6 WMJ, 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 A6 WMJ registered?

A6 WMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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