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M540 DAE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

261,696 mi
Last recorded261,696 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 DAE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 261,696 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 246,950 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 235,997 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

offside front seat belt push button cover missing

Fail 15 Oct 2008 235,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

offside front seat belt push button cover missing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 222,802 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 222,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 207,068 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 207,068 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 194,729 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 194,729 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M540 DAE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M540 DAE, 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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M540 DAE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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