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M487 BEW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

258,886 mi
Last recorded258,886 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 BEW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 258,886 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to the crossmember at the nearside fuel tank strap mounting area

nearside & offside front brake disc splash guards corroded away/missing

offside track rod has a slight bend

rattle in steering rack but no excessive free play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2012 250,717 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 31 Jan 2011 239,673 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

rear silencer holed & blowing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 239,673 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

rear silencer holed & blowing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 230,824 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 230,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 221,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 9 Feb 2009 221,103 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 15 Jan 2008 211,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 15 Jan 2008 211,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 5 Feb 2007 198,507 miles

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

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

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 198,507 miles

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

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2006 187,676 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 187,676 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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M487 BEW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M487 BEW, 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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M487 BEW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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