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A7 BLR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,506 mi
Last recorded63,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BLR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 63,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 62,857 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 62,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 61,815 miles

Service parking brake asap

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,485 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,298 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,037 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,126 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,068 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,129 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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A7 BLR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 A7 BLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 BLR registered?

A7 BLR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is A7 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 BLR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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