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M454 TKL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,433 mi
Last recorded167,433 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 TKL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 167,433 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front inner arch corroded not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 167,264 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front inner arch corroded not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 160,158 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 150,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 148,607 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2015 142,259 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 135,506 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 135,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 129,886 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 123,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 118,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 111,416 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 111,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,882 miles

advise both front tyres scuffed on inner edges 0 tread

advise n/s front brake binding slightly

advise stains on fuel tank not leaking at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2008 106,476 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 102,342 miles

sticker on nearside windscreen

under tray

Pass 9 Aug 2006 94,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 86,963 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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M454 TKL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M454 TKL, 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 M454 TKL registered?

M454 TKL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M454 TKL safe to buy?

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