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M203 EHU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,863 mi
Last recorded151,863 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 EHU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012 151,863 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 151,863 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 146,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 142,376 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 138,151 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 134,708 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre getting worn on outer edge

unable to see front and rear brake pads to fully inspect

under vehicle brake pipes have light surface corrosion

under vehicle getting corroded in areas

Fail 25 Nov 2008 134,708 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre getting worn on outer edge

unable to see front and rear brake pads to fully inspect

under vehicle brake pipes have light surface corrosion

under vehicle getting corroded in areas

Pass 6 Nov 2007 131,655 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 127,350 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 123,368 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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 123,368 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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M203 EHU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M203 EHU, 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 M203 EHU registered?

M203 EHU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M203 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M203 EHU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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