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M251 MYH

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,435 mi
Last recorded171,435 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 MYH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 171,435 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 171,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2011 166,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 166,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 164,969 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 164,969 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 159,483 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 157,687 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 157,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 153,097 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 140,559 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 126,369 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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M251 MYH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M251 MYH, 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 M251 MYH registered?

M251 MYH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 June 1995.

Is M251 MYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 MYH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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