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M381 EWV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 EWV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 146,132 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center box exhaust mounts slightly perished/

slight leak from power steering rack.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 146,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center box exhaust mounts slightly perished/

slight leak from power steering rack.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 143,476 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 143,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 140,230 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 136,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 136,601 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 130,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 17 Oct 2006 130,308 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 16 Nov 2005 124,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M381 EWV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M381 EWV, 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 M381 EWV registered?

M381 EWV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M381 EWV safe to buy?

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