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A905 VDM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,906 mi
Last recorded71,906 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA905 VDM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2018 71,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

nearside front flasher lamp clear glass missing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,517 miles

both nearside front and rear flasher lamp clear glass broken

Fail 27 Feb 2015 53,517 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both nearside front and rear flasher lamp clear glass broken

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,460 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear flasher lens broken

Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,290 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,919 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 28,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 28,308 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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A905 VDM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A905 VDM, 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 A905 VDM registered?

A905 VDM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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