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M475 BLN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM475 BLN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 131,402 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode

handbrake cable corroded

o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to deteriorate

rear n/s inner wheel rim damaged

rear pads and discs starting to wear/corrode

rear wiper blade worn

travel in handbrake

Fail 27 Jan 2009 131,402 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode

handbrake cable corroded

o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to deteriorate

rear n/s inner wheel rim damaged

rear pads and discs starting to wear/corrode

rear wiper blade worn

travel in handbrake

Fail 14 Jan 2008 130,231 miles

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

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all floor panels chassie rails starting to corrode surface rust all sterring and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

battery in secure travel in hand brake lever

hand brake cable starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2008 130,231 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all floor panels chassie rails starting to corrode surface rust all sterring and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

battery in secure travel in hand brake lever

hand brake cable starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 5 Feb 2007 129,622 miles

hand brake cable corroded slight play in front rack arms

Fail 5 Feb 2007 134,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

hand brake cable corroded slight play in front rack arms

Fail 25 Jan 2006 128,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear o/s lens cracked slight play in o/s rack arm o/s front door hindge faulty

Pass 25 Jan 2006 128,586 miles

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

rear o/s lens cracked slight play in o/s rack arm o/s front door hindge faulty

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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M475 BLN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M475 BLN, 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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M475 BLN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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