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M229 YBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 YBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,832 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,832 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,709 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,690 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,744 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,625 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 75,620 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,065 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust corroded but secure

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,065 miles

Rear exhaust corroded but secure

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,915 miles

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,349 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,283 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,637 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,877 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,859 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 55,851 miles

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.

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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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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