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M38 VUM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,300 mi
Last recorded115,300 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 VUM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front wing mirror damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,198 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,162 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 100,398 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 100,398 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,670 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 96,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,473 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 94,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,782 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 86,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front reg plate broken

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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M38 VUM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M38 VUM, 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 M38 VUM registered?

M38 VUM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M38 VUM safe to buy?

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