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M405 VJL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,434 mi
Last recorded198,434 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 VJL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 198,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 198,424 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 187,370 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 179,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 179,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 172,512 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 172,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 162,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 155,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 150,994 miles

advise rear brake check

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jun 2010 150,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise rear brake check

front brake discs corroded (advise replacement)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

rear exhaust & mountings in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2009 148,518 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

rear seats removed

Fail 11 May 2009 148,478 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake pads getting low

rear discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

rear seats removed

Pass 28 May 2008 143,564 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split

rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 28 May 2008 143,564 miles

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

front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split

rear inner sills starting to corrode

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 135,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 128,820 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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M405 VJL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M405 VJL, 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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M405 VJL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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