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M429 LKV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,375 mi
Last recorded210,375 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 LKV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 210,375 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 210,375 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 209,097 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 209,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 207,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 203,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 201,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 197,610 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 197,610 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 194,974 miles

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

base both rear seats loose

gaiters on both rear shock absorbers perished

steering wheel cover slightly loose [will not hamper control]

Fail 19 Apr 2013 194,974 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

base both rear seats loose

gaiters on both rear shock absorbers perished

steering wheel cover slightly loose [will not hamper control]

Pass 26 Apr 2012 191,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 188,041 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 188,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 182,493 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 182,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 177,502 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 172,132 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 172,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 164,110 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 164,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 157,394 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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M429 LKV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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