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M153 URN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

271,192 mi
Last recorded271,192 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 URN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 271,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 269,519 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 269,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and centre sill section corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and centre sill sections (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 267,690 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 267,683 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015 264,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 264,875 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 262,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 259,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 259,306 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 254,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s front brake slight binding

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 25,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s front brake slight binding

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 209,013 miles

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 248,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2010 237,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 237,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 227,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 220,377 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 220,377 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 204,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 188,863 miles

advise offside handbrake cable slightly frayed

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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M153 URN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M153 URN, 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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M153 URN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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