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M43 OOF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,716 mi
Last recorded160,716 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 OOF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 160,716 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 160,681 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear lamp damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 154,630 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 154,630 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear lamp damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 146,992 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 146,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front spot light not working

Nearside handbrake effort 84kg ///////Offside handbrake effort 24kg

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 140,790 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 140,740 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

AIR CLEANER CASE COMPLETE MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT SIDE COVER NOT SECURE

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

S R S LIGHT ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 135,099 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 135,099 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGE 4 WHEEL TRACKING BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

UNDER TRAY FOR ENGINE NOT SECURE

Pass 21 Feb 2006 127,789 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 127,789 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M43 OOF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M43 OOF, 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 M43 OOF registered?

M43 OOF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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