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M228 WGS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,258 mi
Last recorded84,258 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 WGS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,957cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,418 miles

advise rear shock absorber has been leaking at some time

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 79,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 76,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 69,999 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 WGS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGS, 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 WGS registered?

M228 WGS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M228 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 WGS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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