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M252 UKX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,241 mi
Last recorded144,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 UKX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 144,241 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Parking Brake: 16% Only just met requirements

Rear both sides inner sills corroded

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

coolant leak from N/S/lower corner of radiator

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush not sitting correctly in drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,057 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 144,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray in inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 143,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 143,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 142,821 miles

slight screen damage

Pass 15 Jan 2013 138,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 133,539 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside tread

front suspention creeking

Fail 19 Jan 2012 133,538 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside tread

front suspention creeking

Fail 13 Jan 2011 129,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

b/s/f anti roll bar links rubbers split

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,881 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

b/s/f anti roll bar links rubbers split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 123,977 miles

rear no plate poor condition / rear indicator colour poor / both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 16 Jan 2009 116,332 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

dust covers slit on front antiroll bar links n/s & o/s

rear number plate could be in better condition

Pass 16 Jan 2009 116,332 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

dust covers slit on front antiroll bar links n/s & o/s

rear number plate could be in better condition

Pass 28 Jan 2008 110,866 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 110,866 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front antiroll bar links n/s & o/s/f dust cover split

Pass 25 Jan 2007 103,349 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S STEERING RACK BALL

Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,247 miles

O/S/FRONT BTM RUBBER INSECURE ON ANTIROLL BAR STRUT

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 UKX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

M252 UKX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 March 1995.

Is M252 UKX safe to buy?

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