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M550 ONT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 ONT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 136,006 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

offside front flexible brake hose cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2011 136,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing outer edges

offside front flexible brake hose cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 131,967 miles

offside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2009 128,697 miles

offside front flexible brake hose starting to crack

Pass 13 Nov 2008 125,786 miles

crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn low, offside front wearing

offside front flexible brake hose cracking

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Fail 13 Nov 2008 125,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn low, offside front wearing

offside front flexible brake hose cracking

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2007 120,404 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 120,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 114,912 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 109,690 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M550 ONT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M550 ONT, 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 M550 ONT registered?

M550 ONT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M550 ONT safe to buy?

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