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M387 KPG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,863 mi
Last recorded166,863 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM387 KPG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 166,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 166,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 163,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 160,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust deterioated

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

slight corrosion to offside front inner body inside wheel

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 4 Dec 2013 156,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 154,705 miles

Oil leak

tail gate struts weak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 154,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

tail gate struts weak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 151,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 147,725 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail gate struts weak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 142,097 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

N/S/R AND CENTER REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY

Fail 2 Dec 2009 142,097 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

N/S/R AND CENTER REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 136,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 125,780 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 116,688 miles

o/s headlamp glass cracked, o/s/f tyre low outer edge, o/s/r tyre wearing edges.

Pass 31 Dec 2005 108,016 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 108,016 miles

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

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
Full Volvo 900 Series reliability report

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M387 KPG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M387 KPG, 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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M387 KPG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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