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M308 YHK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,555 mi
Last recorded141,555 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 YHK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 141,555 miles

Centre brake lamp permanently disconnected

Offside front tyre heavy wear inner edge

Offside rear brake disc coroded

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,907 miles

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

both sides front brake weathershields coroded away

Fail 13 Jun 2014 140,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both sides front brake weathershields coroded away

Pass 12 Jun 2013 138,861 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 138,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 189,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 188,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2010 181,750 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 181,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 176,345 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 May 2009 176,345 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2008 171,493 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

slight free play in offside steering rack end

Pass 2 May 2007 166,651 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 166,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2006 160,467 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2006 160,467 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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M308 YHK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M308 YHK, 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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M308 YHK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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