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M504 BOT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,545 mi
Last recorded172,545 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM504 BOT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 172,545 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear seat and belts not tested due to being foolded down

Pass 18 Sep 2012 170,809 miles

both rear tyre just above legal limit

nearside front indicator / sidelight lens missing

nearside rear light lens has a small section missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 168,726 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 168,726 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on edges but on raised tread blocks

nearside front light lens outer cover missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 163,300 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 163,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake hoses perished and cracked

nearside front indicator lens outer cover missing but light output correct

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear seat base missing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 157,691 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 157,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

slight play in both inner rack knuckles

third brake light disconnected

Pass 16 Sep 2008 152,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 118,337 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 118,337 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 113,864 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 113,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M504 BOT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M504 BOT, 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 M504 BOT registered?

M504 BOT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 July 1995.

Is M504 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M504 BOT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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