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M386 TMG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 TMG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 117,702 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 117,699 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,653 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 113,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,991 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 112,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,754 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 106,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,822 miles

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

rear,rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2008 104,820 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear,rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2007 99,135 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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M386 TMG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M386 TMG, 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 M386 TMG registered?

M386 TMG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M386 TMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M386 TMG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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