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M474 YRN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

253,310 mi
Last recorded253,310 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 YRN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 253,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 250,943 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side front.at wing arch liner at bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 246,689 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cross axel parking brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 246,689 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cross axel parking brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 241,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch liner at bottom front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting from around engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 240,225 miles

Both front tyres badly perished

Crack in front windscreen - N/S lower corner

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to chassis and suspension components -

General corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged, but not affecting light output

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 240,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear light unit damaged but not affecting light output

Oil leak ()

crack in front windscreen

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 Dec 2016 240,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear light unit damaged but not affecting light output

Oil leak ()

crack in front windscreen

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 240,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 240,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 240,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 239,503 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 239,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 238,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 237,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 234,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2010 234,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Long handbrake travel

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Oil on min mark

Power steering oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 232,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 228,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 226,078 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 226,078 miles

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

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

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

Long Handbrake Travel

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

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

o/s/f wheel drags when spun by hand

Pass 11 May 2006 221,036 miles

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

handbrakeneeds adjustment

Fail 10 May 2006 221,036 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

handbrake needs adjustment

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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M474 YRN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M474 YRN, 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 M474 YRN registered?

M474 YRN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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