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M236 LYY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,094 mi
Last recorded214,094 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 LYY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 214,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 208,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 207,421 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 207,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 204,403 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 201,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 198,627 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 195,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 191,333 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 187,610 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 183,142 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 183,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 174,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 166,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M236 LYY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M236 LYY, 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 M236 LYY registered?

M236 LYY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M236 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M236 LYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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