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M134 XYB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,545 mi
Last recorded198,545 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM134 XYB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 198,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 192,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 192,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 192,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 192,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 186,742 miles

Offside front suspension arm bush worn

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2014 186,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside front suspension arm bush worn

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2013 183,851 miles

FRONT INNER ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT DAMAGED.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 2 Feb 2013 183,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FRONT INNER ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT DAMAGED.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 180,116 miles

Slight play at nearside front inner steering track rod

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish and separate

Fail 14 Feb 2012 180,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Slight play at nearside front inner steering track rod

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish and separate

Pass 14 Feb 2011 173,935 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION AND STARTING TO BLOW SLIGHTLY.

FRONT COOLANT PIPES IN POOR CONDITION.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPARATE.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 170,176 miles

Front and rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear differential casing corroded

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Fail 9 Feb 2010 170,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front and rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear differential casing corroded

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Pass 16 Feb 2009 162,792 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust system corroded in places

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Various oil leaks around engine

Various rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Feb 2008 155,387 miles

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT PERISHED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO SEPARATE.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 149,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 141,066 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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M134 XYB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M134 XYB, 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 M134 XYB registered?

M134 XYB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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