MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in several places (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded
front number plate damaged
rear seats folded down at time of test
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rear seats folded down unable to access belts
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rear seats folded down unable to access belts
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front number plate cracked
nearside head lamp slightly damaged
nearside rear light lense slightly damaged
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front number plate cracked
nearside head lamp slightly damaged
nearside rear light lense slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside head lamp lense slightly damaged
nearside rear light lense slightly damaged
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside head lamp lense slightly damaged
nearside rear light lense slightly damaged
rear number plate slightly discoloured
nearside rear undersill slightly corroded
rear silencer outer casing corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both number plates slightly discoloured
nearside rear light lens slightly damaged
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both number plates slightly discoloured
nearside rear light lens slightly damaged
back box outercasing slightly corroded
both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished
both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished
both rear undersills slightly corroded
front number plate slightly damaged
rear number plate slightly discoloured
slight blow from back box
both rear undersills slightly corroded
offside front tyre on legal limit
rear exhaust has a slight blow
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust has a slight blow
both rear undersills slightly corroded
offside front tyre on legal limit
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
rear exhaust casing corroded and has a slight blow
both front flexi brakes slightly perished
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
rear brake pads wearing thin
steering rack has slight play
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
nearside steering rack has slight play
rear brake pads wearing thin
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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M429 APX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 M429 APX, 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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M429 APX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 April 1995.
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