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M42 EUF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,438 mi
Last recorded141,438 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 EUF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 141,438 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 141,420 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 140,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 140,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 138,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 138,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 137,668 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 135,985 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 125,350 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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M42 EUF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M42 EUF, 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 M42 EUF registered?

M42 EUF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M42 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M42 EUF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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