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M234 GUS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,925 mi
Last recorded155,925 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 GUS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 155,925 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

washers weak

Pass 12 Apr 2018 152,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 150,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 148,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 146,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 146,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 144,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 141,672 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 133,000 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 133,000 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 139,223 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 139,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 123,702 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 123,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 118,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 113,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 107,418 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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M234 GUS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M234 GUS, 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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M234 GUS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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