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M544 FTC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,548 mi
Last recorded163,548 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM544 FTC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 163,548 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Aug 2009 164,547 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front lower spoiler slight insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2007 162,805 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 162,778 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear index plate showing signs of seperating

Uneven wear to front tyres - May require tracking

Wipers split at ends

Pass 19 May 2006 155,109 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 155,109 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

front brake pads 80/90% worn (will need attention)

gear box oil leak

handbrake travel may need some attention

rear brake pads 60/70% worn

wear to near side front and off side front anti roll bar links

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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M544 FTC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M544 FTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M544 FTC registered?

M544 FTC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M544 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M544 FTC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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