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M228 MUL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,969 mi
Last recorded205,969 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 MUL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 205,969 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system is detiorating

handbrake has long travel

Pass 4 Oct 2011 202,961 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 198,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 191,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 183,212 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 183,212 miles

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

bonnet hinges stiff bonnet does not open fully

Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,447 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 168,799 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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M228 MUL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M228 MUL, 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 M228 MUL registered?

M228 MUL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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