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M244 WGS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,313 mi
Last recorded200,313 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM244 WGS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 200,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 199,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 199,803 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 198,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 198,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 188,175 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 183,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 180,384 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 176,271 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 172,809 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 168,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 163,381 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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M244 WGS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M244 WGS, 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 M244 WGS registered?

M244 WGS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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