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M378 KPL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,503 mi
Last recorded169,503 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 KPL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2008 169,503 miles

Front O/S undertray hanging down.

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

O/S H/lamp lens chipped.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 169,503 miles

O/S H/lamp lens chipped.

Front O/S undertray hanging down.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 158,638 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

small stone hole o/s headlamp lens not affecting beam pattern

Pass 1 Sep 2006 149,634 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 149,634 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both head/lights on upper limit

off/side number plate light came on when boot shut

stone chip in off/side head/light

strongly advise front under tray inscure at sides

Pass 31 Aug 2005 142,241 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 142,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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M378 KPL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M378 KPL, 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 M378 KPL registered?

M378 KPL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M378 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M378 KPL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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