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M271 CEG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,703 mi
Last recorded139,703 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 CEG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 139,703 miles

Corrosion on inside of Offside Front wing/wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroding.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 139,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r lamp has a temp repair

small crack in o/s of windscreen

n/s inner wheel arch very corroded making battery insucure

Pass 14 Dec 2018 138,179 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 136,322 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed under battery.

Offside Front inner arch holed under washer bottle

Fail 4 Dec 2017 136,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed under battery.

Offside Front inner arch holed under washer bottle

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,783 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate poor, rusty.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake cable pivots worn

small holes in both rear inner sills

Fail 9 Dec 2016 134,783 miles

Battery insecure metal plate under battery holed (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake backing plate poor, rusty.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake cable pivots worn

small holes in both rear inner sills

Pass 15 Dec 2015 133,478 miles

Nearside Front all suspension rubbers getting poor.

Nearside Rear Inner sill section getting weak

Offside Front all suspension rubbers poor.

Offside Rear Inner sill section getting weak

Rear exhaust system getting poor in places.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 133,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front all suspension rubbers getting poor.

Nearside Rear Inner sill section getting weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front all suspension rubbers poor.

Offside Rear Inner sill section getting weak

Rear exhaust system getting poor in places.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 129,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,949 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 127,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 126,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s hand brake cable not moving much

o/s/f disc pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2012 126,501 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s hand brake cable not moving much

o/s/f disc pitted

Fail 7 Dec 2011 125,100 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 125,100 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 123,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front brake backing plate corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 121,999 miles

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

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

offside front metal backing plate corroded

offside rear inner sill surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2008 120,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 117,758 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 117,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 115,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 109,898 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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M271 CEG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M271 CEG, 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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M271 CEG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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