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M540 GMR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,783 mi
Last recorded145,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 GMR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 145,783 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 145,062 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 145,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 138,737 miles

O/S/R JACKING MOUNT HOLED

Pass 20 Apr 2012 137,876 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 136,775 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 134,592 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from o/s steering rack.

Slight play in steering rack pinion.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 134,592 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from o/s steering rack.

Slight play in steering rack pinion.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 130,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 130,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 123,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 120,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 107,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2005 97,616 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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M540 GMR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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