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M511 YTP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,012 mi
Last recorded124,012 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM511 YTP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 124,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 118,904 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 118,903 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,614 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 111,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 109,578 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 107,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 104,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,398 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 104,398 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brakes noisey when brake applied

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,754 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 102,754 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 99,240 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 99,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M511 YTP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M511 YTP, 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 M511 YTP registered?

M511 YTP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M511 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M511 YTP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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