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M227 RVU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,425 mi
Last recorded133,425 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 RVU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 133,425 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer has a mounting bracket broken away.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 133,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer has a mounting bracket broken away.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 131,525 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 28 Aug 2009 131,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 10 Sep 2008
Fail 5 Sep 2008

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 128,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 123,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 119,517 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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M227 RVU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M227 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M227 RVU?

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What year was M227 RVU registered?

M227 RVU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M227 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M227 RVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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