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M447 POS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,524 mi
Last recorded189,524 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 POS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 189,524 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 189,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 183,909 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 183,909 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 177,026 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 177,026 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 170,191 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 170,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cracking on tread

n/s/r tyre nearing legal limit & cracking on tread

propshaft centre mounting worn

radiator insecure

windscreen cracked in lower corners

Pass 17 Feb 2006 162,774 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 162,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear brakes 20% imbalance

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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M447 POS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M447 POS, 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 M447 POS registered?

M447 POS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M447 POS safe to buy?

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