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M226 WJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

237,212 mi
Last recorded237,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 WJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 237,212 miles

NEAR SIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR EXHAUST ,TAIL BOX,CLAMP CORRODED,BUT SECURE.

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING ,WIRED BUT SECURE.

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 237,212 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEAR SIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR EXHAUST ,TAIL BOX,CLAMP CORRODED,BUT SECURE.

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING ,WIRED BUT SECURE.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 234,168 miles

both lower front wishbone rear bushes perished

exhaust heavily corroded

exhust backbox secured with wire

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brake pads not visable

h/brake travel high

n/s/f h/lamp cracked

o/s/r handbrake cable corroded

rear shocks corroded

rear wheels slightly noisey when spun

slight binding at both front wheels

slight freeplay at steering wheel

steering judders on lock to lock when on turnplates

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Dec 2008 234,162 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both lower front wishbone rear bushes perished

exhaust heavily corroded

exhust backbox secured with wire

front brake hoses starting to perish

front brake pads not visable

h/brake travel high

n/s/f h/lamp cracked

o/s/r handbrake cable corroded

rear shocks corroded

rear wheels slightly noisey when spun

slight binding at both front wheels

slight freeplay at steering wheel

steering judders on lock to lock when on turnplates

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Dec 2007 229,859 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE,OUTER WALL SOME PERRISHING.

REAR EXHAUST BOX CLAMP/BRACKET REPLACED WITH WIRE,BUT SECURE

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 229,859 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE,OUTER WALL SOME PERRISHING.

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CLAMP/BRACKET REPLACED WITH WIRE,BUT SECURE

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 223,480 miles

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

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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M226 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M226 WJO, 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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M226 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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