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M49 WJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,427 mi
Last recorded202,427 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 WJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 202,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 202,427 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 197,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 193,464 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 188,697 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 187,434 miles

both door mirrors damaged

power steering not 100% at idle (belt loose ? )

Fail 28 Apr 2009 187,430 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both door mirrors damaged

power steering not 100% at idle (belt loose ? )

Pass 2 Apr 2008 182,282 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 182,282 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s r tyre slow puncture ?

Pass 2 Apr 2007 178,752 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 174,730 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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M49 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M49 WJO, 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 M49 WJO registered?

M49 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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