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M539 YWC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,975 mi
Last recorded167,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM539 YWC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 167,975 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 158,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 158,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 151,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 151,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 144,848 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 142,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 138,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 135,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 135,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 128,835 miles

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

front brakes worn

hand brake travel

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear pads low

Fail 5 May 2007 128,835 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes worn

hand brake travel

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear pads low

Fail 12 May 2006 122,658 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear facing seat broken (reccomend not using as passenger seating)

Pass 12 May 2006 122,658 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear facing seat broken (reccomend not using as passenger seating)

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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M539 YWC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M539 YWC, 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 M539 YWC registered?

M539 YWC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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