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M31 XWU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,127 mi
Last recorded178,127 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 XWU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 178,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded outwith mot prescribed areas...

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 178,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded outwith mot prescribed areas...

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 178,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

rear inner sills slight corroded...not yet considered excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2020 177,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2014 177,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 175,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 172,705 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 169,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 165,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 154,589 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 152,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 121,553 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 121,553 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 120,732 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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M31 XWU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M31 XWU, 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 M31 XWU registered?

M31 XWU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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