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M296 RNY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,660 mi
Last recorded164,660 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 RNY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 164,660 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 155,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 155,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 149,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 140,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 140,577 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 131,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 131,273 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 124,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 117,877 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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M296 RNY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M296 RNY, 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 M296 RNY registered?

M296 RNY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M296 RNY safe to buy?

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