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BLZ 3148

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,910 mi
Last recorded155,910 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3148
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 155,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 155,596 miles

Oil leak ()

battery tray corroded

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2016 153,108 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 150,263 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 150,262 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 147,291 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 147,291 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 144,094 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 144,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 140,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside wiper could be improved. Arm apparently slightly bent.

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 136,200 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front and rear tyre edge wear

Fail 22 Nov 2011 135,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front & rear tyre edge wear

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 131,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 131,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 126,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc dust cover corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2009 126,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc dust cover corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 114,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 108,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 99,882 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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BLZ 3148 is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BLZ 3148, 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 BLZ 3148 registered?

BLZ 3148 is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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