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M269 YCE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,656 mi
Last recorded111,656 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM269 YCE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,565 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules to calipers slightly deteriorated

General under body corrosion

O/s/f lower wing holed, but not structural

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 90,542 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area split cord just visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in certain areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs slightly worn / corroded

Both rear brake hose ferrules to calipers slightly deteriorated

General under body corrosion

O/s/f lower wing holed, but not structural

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Unable to clearly inspect condition of vehicle brake pads

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil wet with oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 87,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil wet with oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 87,264 miles

Both front brake disc's corroding on inner face

Fail 17 May 2016 87,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake disc's corroding on inner face

Fail 15 May 2015 86,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel getting high

offside front tyre just above 2mm of tread

Pass 15 May 2015 86,415 miles

handbrake travel getting high

offside front tyre just above 2mm of tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front and rear brake discs starting to rust on inner edges

hand brake travel getting high

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills

slight blow on exhaust in front of cat on seam

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,912 miles

Slight blow at front of exhaust catalyst

Pass 6 Apr 2012 78,178 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 78,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 75,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,699 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,377 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 73,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,213 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2008 66,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system very rusty

O/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,407 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 62,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,210 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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M269 YCE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M269 YCE, 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 M269 YCE registered?

M269 YCE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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