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M520 TVN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,568 mi
Last recorded152,568 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 TVN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 152,568 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 152,438 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 148,015 miles

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

both rear suspension top arm rear bushes worn slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2010 141,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 133,859 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 126,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 116,784 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2006 108,013 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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M520 TVN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M520 TVN, 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 M520 TVN registered?

M520 TVN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M520 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M520 TVN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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