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M249 JGB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,421 mi
Last recorded209,421 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 JGB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 209,421 miles

n/s/f disc worn

passenger mirror glass smashed

Fail 22 Aug 2011 209,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f disc worn

passenger mirror glass smashed

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 27 Aug 2010 201,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

passenger mirror smashed

rear door handle working but faulty

Fail 23 Aug 2010 201,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

passenger mirror smashed

Pass 26 Aug 2009 189,907 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil sweating round engine

Pass 30 Aug 2008 181,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 161,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 138,753 miles

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

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

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 JGB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M249 JGB, 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 M249 JGB registered?

M249 JGB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 June 1995.

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