MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
o/s/r light unit cracked
slight exhaust blow at manifold
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre outer wall cut
rear silencer holed & blowing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre outer wall cut
rear silencer holed & blowing
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tail lamp cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M487 BEW registered?
M487 BEW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 March 1995.
Is M487 BEW safe to buy?
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