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M470 SUJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,124 mi
Last recorded163,124 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 SUJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 163,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 160,958 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

catalytic converter flange corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and have a minor leak of exhaust gasses

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust pipe flange badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear shock obsorber weaping

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 160,958 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

catalytic converter flange corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded and have a minor leak of exhaust gasses

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust pipe flange badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear shock obsorber weaping

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 159,793 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn lower on outer edge

nearside rear shock obsorber slightly damp

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2012 156,818 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 156,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 152,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 145,995 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres low on tread on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2009 139,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 132,156 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 123,172 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 123,172 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 115,364 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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M470 SUJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M470 SUJ, 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 M470 SUJ registered?

M470 SUJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is M470 SUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M470 SUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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