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M215 KBC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,436 mi
Last recorded151,436 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM215 KBC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 151,436 miles

Oil leak

lamda warning light on dashboard

Pass 26 Jun 2014 147,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 147,928 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 143,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes not visable through wheels

exhaust leaking slightly

flexy hoses deteriorated

headlight wipers deteriorated

n/s headlamp glass damaged

oil leak

rear indicators discoloured

rear trailing arm bushes worn and deteriorated

rear tyres worn very low

springs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 143,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres worn very low

springs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes not visable through wheels

exhaust leaking slightly

flexy hoses deteriorated

headlight wipers deteriorated

n/s headlamp glass damaged

oil leak

rear indicators discoloured

rear trailing arm bushes worn and deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 142,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front link bars worn

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear tyres worn

both wishbone bushes worn

front flexy hoses deteriorated

gearbox craddle damaged

o/s door handle loose

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2011 140,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

suspension bushes deteriorated

unable to view brakes through wheels

wishbones deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 136,183 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 136,182 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 132,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 129,011 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 128,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 120,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 111,093 miles

battery insecure

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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M215 KBC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M215 KBC, 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 M215 KBC registered?

M215 KBC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M215 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M215 KBC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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