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M437 WJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,603 mi
Last recorded185,603 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 WJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 185,603 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Oct 2012 185,065 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 183,083 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 181,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 175,803 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 173,525 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2008 173,149 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 164,261 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 164,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 151,427 miles

front no plate slight damage

Pass 29 Sep 2006 151,427 miles

front no plate slight damage

Fail 29 Sep 2006 151,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 136,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front anti rollbar links starting to perish

front flexi hoses starting to perish slightly

rear tyres have approximately 4 mm of tread left

theres a cack on the ns front windscreen and also 2 stone chips in zone b

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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M437 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M437 WJO, 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 M437 WJO registered?

M437 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M437 WJO safe to buy?

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