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M294 BLL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,107 mi
Last recorded147,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM294 BLL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 147,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 147,094 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 146,628 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 146,620 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 145,766 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 145,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 144,250 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 144,250 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected igniton switch faulty (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 142,399 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 142,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 140,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,140 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 138,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 133,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 131,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 129,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 125,740 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 122,970 miles

Bolt check in upper tie bar on rear axle

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear seat belt clasp outer case

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in off side rack end

Fail 17 Dec 2010 122,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Bolt check in upper tie bar on rear axle

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear seat belt clasp outer case

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in off side rack end

Pass 22 Dec 2009 114,501 miles

advised front number plate delaminated

advised nsf indicator lences cracked

advised nsr seat belt stalk cover missing

advised slight exhaust blow not ecessive

advised slight play both bottom ball joints

Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,696 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 104,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 100,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 94,873 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 94,873 miles

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

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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M294 BLL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M294 BLL, 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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M294 BLL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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