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GIL 7861

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,708 mi
Last recorded90,708 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7861
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,708 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,416 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,416 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 78,641 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 70,256 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 70,246 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,759 miles

Nearside 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)

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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GIL 7861 is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GIL 7861, 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 GIL 7861 registered?

GIL 7861 is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is GIL 7861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 7861 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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