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M249 GFE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,392 mi
Last recorded175,392 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 GFE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 175,392 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 175,392 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 161,415 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 161,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 148,774 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 148,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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M249 GFE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M249 GFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M249 GFE registered?

M249 GFE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M249 GFE safe to buy?

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