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M284 RNF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

141,745 mi
Last recorded141,745 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM284 RNF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2008 141,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise n/s door mirror insecure

advise o/s & n/s front flexible brake hoses starting to perrish

advise o/s & n/s front tie bar bushes perrished & spliting replace as soon as possible

Fail 3 Jun 2008 141,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise front number plate damaged but still readable & secure at time of test

advise n/s door mirror insecure

advise n/s front indicator cover damaged but no light escaping

advise o/s & n/s front flexible brake hoses starting to perrish

advise o/s & n/s front tie bar bushes perrished & spliting & some movement but not consisered to be excessive at time of test replace as soon as possible

Pass 25 Jun 2007 131,198 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 131,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 122,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s head lamp cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 122,504 miles

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

o/s head lamp cracked

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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M284 RNF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M284 RNF, 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 M284 RNF registered?

M284 RNF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M284 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M284 RNF shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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