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M311 RNF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

107,680 mi
Last recorded107,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM311 RNF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened Handbrake cable linkage on rear axle (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,292 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight weep from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak Engine sump ()

Rear Hand brake linkage on rear axle worn

Fail 6 Jun 2017 106,292 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight weep from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak Engine sump ()

Rear Hand brake linkage on rear axle worn

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 102,228 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2016 102,228 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 99,008 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 95,224 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 95,224 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,655 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 88,717 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 88,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 85,483 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,353 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 79,353 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,173 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 76,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,519 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,555 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,555 miles

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

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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M311 RNF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 M311 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 M311 RNF registered?

M311 RNF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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