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M256 NEP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,731 mi
Last recorded135,731 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 NEP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,731 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,851 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 12 Jul 2017 129,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 14 Jul 2016 122,827 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides poor ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all & slight bind o/s/rear (3.5.1i)

child seat belts unchecked

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Jul 2016 122,827 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides poor ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all & slight bind o/s/rear (3.5.1i)

child seat belts unchecked

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,560 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,560 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,361 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 100,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,491 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding

temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,811 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front wiper blade is spliting on its bottom side

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,303 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 80,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,778 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 71,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,978 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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M256 NEP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M256 NEP, 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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M256 NEP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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