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M343 KFJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

223,577 mi
Last recorded223,577 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 KFJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 223,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

windscreen has slight wiper scoring

Fail 23 Feb 2016 223,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust system slightly blowing

windscreen has slight wiper scoring

Pass 11 Feb 2015 216,527 miles

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

Oil Leak From Engine

Fail 11 Feb 2015 216,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 5 Feb 2014 209,957 miles

Bad Oil Leak From Engine

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

N/S Mirror Glass Broken

N/S/F & O/S/F Compliance Bushes in Poor Condition

N/S/f Tyre Worn on Outer Edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/f Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 209,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bad Oil Leak From Engine

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

N/S Mirror Glass Broken

N/S/F & O/S/F Compliance Bushes in Poor Condition

N/S/f Tyre Worn on Outer Edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/f Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 203,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 203,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 198,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked & Insecure

Oil Leak From Engine

Fail 24 Feb 2012 198,073 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked & Insecure

Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 17 Feb 2011 191,491 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lambda Light Staying On

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 191,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lambda Light Staying On

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

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

O/S Bonnet Catch Not Working

Pass 16 Feb 2010 186,804 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 186,804 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 180,654 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 180,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 176,464 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 176,464 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 171,133 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 164,401 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 164,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M343 KFJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 M343 KFJ, 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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M343 KFJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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