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M347 JGB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 JGB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 96,449 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2013 96,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 93,282 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,194 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 87,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 83,571 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 76,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r hand brake binding

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r hand brake binding

Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,470 miles

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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M347 JGB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M347 JGB, 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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M347 JGB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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