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M492 DAP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,554 mi
Last recorded131,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 DAP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 131,554 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 131,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 115,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Washer jet fluid light on

Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,735 miles

Oil leak

Washer jet fluid light on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,737 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 110,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both wipers are split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,297 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

nearside outer sill damaged

play in steeing rack

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,911 miles

offside mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2009 88,908 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,129 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2008 83,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,710 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 76,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 74,247 miles

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

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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M492 DAP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M492 DAP, 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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M492 DAP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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