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M353 VFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,863 mi
Last recorded155,863 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 VFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 155,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 155,854 miles

Oil leak

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 12 Sep 2006 155,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Passenger blade split

SRS light on

Small amount of reserve travel at hand brake

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Apr 2006 155,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Passenger blade split

Trim loose on front of front panel

n/s front fog lamp inop. o/s/f fog lamp missing.

oil leak

unable to see rear pads

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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M353 VFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M353 VFC, 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 M353 VFC registered?

M353 VFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M353 VFC safe to buy?

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