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M212 BPX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,518 mi
Last recorded98,518 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 BPX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 98,518 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 98,518 miles

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 80,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 63,393 miles

front exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 62,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,370 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 59,918 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,204 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

exhaust outer skins corroded away

front antiroll bar droplink bushes perished

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r coilspring corroded

slight judder n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,143 miles

O,S,F tyre sidewall perrished.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,274 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front droplink bushes perished

o/s tyres perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,226 miles

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

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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M212 BPX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M212 BPX, 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 M212 BPX registered?

M212 BPX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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