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M458 XPU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,867 mi
Last recorded147,867 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 XPU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 147,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 146,487 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 146,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 145,459 miles

o/s parking brake cable fraying but still operational

Fail 16 Sep 2008 145,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s parking brake cable fraying but still operational

Pass 22 Aug 2007 142,748 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 142,741 miles

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

small area under battery corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2006 139,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 133,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 133,058 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M458 XPU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M458 XPU, 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 M458 XPU registered?

M458 XPU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M458 XPU safe to buy?

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