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M239 LYY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,689 mi
Last recorded193,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 LYY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 193,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 193,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 189,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 189,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 187,259 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 185,333 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 185,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 183,872 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 183,872 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 182,606 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 182,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 177,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 177,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 172,372 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 172,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 166,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 165,533 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 165,515 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2007 160,449 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 154,762 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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M239 LYY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M239 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 M239 LYY registered?

M239 LYY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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