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M216 CLL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,239 mi
Last recorded93,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 CLL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,785 miles

Oil leaking on exhaust

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,785 miles

Oil leaking on exhaust

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,958 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 86,958 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,189 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,442 miles

Oil leaking on exhaust

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 81,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leaking on exhaust

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,878 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 78,871 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,491 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 63,491 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres (205 55 wr16 p6000) wearing low on both inner and outer edges and side walls are cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,232 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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M216 CLL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M216 CLL, 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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M216 CLL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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