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M226 XVE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,365 mi
Last recorded168,365 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 XVE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 168,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 166,333 miles

Mid exhaust bracket deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 163,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting strap broken

Fail 17 Oct 2013 163,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 6 Nov 2012 157,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 157,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 151,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 143,364 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 136,211 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 136,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 128,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 120,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 114,072 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake could be better

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 XVE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M226 XVE, 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 M226 XVE registered?

M226 XVE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M226 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 XVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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