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M252 TMJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,765 mi
Last recorded140,765 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 TMJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 140,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges, tread at different depth to tread wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on edges, tread at different depth to tread wear indicators

Fail 7 Sep 2010 140,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges, tread at different depth to tread wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on edges, tread at different depth to tread wear indicators

Pass 4 Sep 2009 133,060 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated near limit.

N/s/f parking lamp not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever action notchy.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 133,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front reg plate deteriorated near limit.

N/s/f parking lamp not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever action notchy.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 125,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 116,600 miles

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

Pass 5 Sep 2006 108,007 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2006 107,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

handbrake travel

offside rear footbrake slightly low effort

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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M252 TMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M252 TMJ, 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 M252 TMJ registered?

M252 TMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M252 TMJ safe to buy?

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