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M247 EAF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,356 mi
Last recorded192,356 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM247 EAF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 192,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 192,324 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cannot test osr wheel bearing as brakes binding

Fail 29 Jul 2009 187,328 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 187,328 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 165,309 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 131,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 118,390 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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M247 EAF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M247 EAF, 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 M247 EAF registered?

M247 EAF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M247 EAF safe to buy?

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