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M423 DTC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,023 mi
Last recorded159,023 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM423 DTC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 159,023 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 159,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 157,867 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to inner sills both sides at rear

Pass 7 Dec 2010 156,710 miles

Battery insecure

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 7 Dec 2010 156,710 miles

Battery insecure

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Nov 2009 154,493 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damage

Fail 30 Nov 2009 154,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damage

Pass 25 Nov 2008 152,555 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 152,555 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 150,441 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 150,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 147,355 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 147,354 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 143,567 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 143,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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M423 DTC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 M423 DTC, 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 M423 DTC registered?

M423 DTC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M423 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M423 DTC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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