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M306 RKJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,990 mi
Last recorded173,990 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM306 RKJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 173,990 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

front to rear exhaust corroded in areas not leaking gases

Pass 9 Mar 2017 173,874 miles

Exhaust system corroded but still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 169,631 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 169,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 161,100 miles

centre exhaust box brken

parts of exhaust systen deteriorated

unable too front or rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 25 Mar 2014 159,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 157,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 157,937 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 156,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 156,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 155,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 154,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 151,480 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 149,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front anti roll link bar joint upper dust cover split

offside front anti roll link bar joint lower dust cover split & joint rusting

Pass 4 Apr 2007 146,441 miles

offside rear suspension sitting slightly low but no fault found to account for this

Fail 4 Apr 2007 146,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

offside rear suspension is sitting slightly low but no fault found on examination to account for this.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 143,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 143,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 143,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M306 RKJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M306 RKJ, 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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M306 RKJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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