MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All brake discs pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All brake discs pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
all 4 tyres showing signs of perishing
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake very slight tightness
all 4 tyres showing signs of perishing
All wiper blades split but clearing the windscreen
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All wiper blades split but clearing the windscreen
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear brake slightly binding
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear exhaust corroded but secure
n/s/f brake binding on slightly
Rear exhaust corroded but secure
n/s/f brake binding on slightly
rear exhaust slight blow
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M229 YBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 M229 YBW, 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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M229 YBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 June 1995.
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