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M439 VMJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

231,612 mi
Last recorded231,612 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 VMJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2012 231,612 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre on wear limit

o/s/r sill corrosion

oil weep steering rack area

Pass 7 Dec 2012 231,612 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/r tyre on wear limit

o/s/r sill corrosion

oil weep steering rack area

Pass 28 Nov 2011 217,994 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 217,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 205,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 190,075 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2009 190,075 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2008 171,065 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 15 Dec 2008 171,060 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Dec 2007 154,008 miles

centre/rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2007 154,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

small exhaust leak from centre silencer

Pass 8 Dec 2006 134,708 miles

both front tyres getting low

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2006 134,708 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

o/s door mirror cracked

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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M439 VMJ 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 53.8%.

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 M439 VMJ, 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 M439 VMJ registered?

M439 VMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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