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M247 RKG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,186 mi
Last recorded178,186 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM247 RKG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 178,186 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 178,186 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 176,918 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 176,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 174,889 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 174,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 171,122 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 171,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 167,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 167,054 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 163,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 159,498 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 154,643 miles

offside rear park brake low effort

Pass 28 Nov 2008 146,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 136,885 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 128,463 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 117,742 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 RKG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M247 RKG, 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 RKG registered?

M247 RKG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M247 RKG safe to buy?

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