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M502 YBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,622 mi
Last recorded157,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 YBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 157,622 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 11 Jan 2011 157,622 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 28 Jan 2010 148,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wiper blade end split

rear number plate water marked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 148,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper blade end split

rear number plate water marked

Pass 3 Jul 2009 144,063 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 144,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front brake flexi hoses weather cracked

center silencer in poor condition

fault on ignition swhitch afecting indecators & head lights

unable to check rear seat belts due to 3 child seats fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 137,352 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 137,352 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

rear number plate water marked

Pass 18 Jul 2007 126,358 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 126,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Ignition switch faulty affecting all electrics

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 115,983 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting has been repaired

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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M502 YBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M502 YBW, 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 M502 YBW registered?

M502 YBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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