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M488 URR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,543 mi
Last recorded70,543 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 URR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,543 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,530 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,100 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 55,100 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,549 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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M488 URR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M488 URR, 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 M488 URR registered?

M488 URR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is M488 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 URR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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