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M233 KBD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,881 mi
Last recorded163,881 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 KBD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 163,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 161,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 161,403 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 156,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 147,699 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,810 miles

slight vibration felt through steering wheel when doing lock to lock

Fail 22 Mar 2016 119,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers split and rear box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

slight vibration felt through steering wheel when doing lock to lock

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,739 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2013 102,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,108 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,204 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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M233 KBD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M233 KBD, 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

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What year was M233 KBD registered?

M233 KBD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M233 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M233 KBD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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