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M551 KJU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,300 mi
Last recorded158,300 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 KJU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,317cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 158,300 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 158,300 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 153,365 miles

Near-side door mirror insecure. Pre-test repair.

Fail 19 May 2016 153,365 miles

Near-side door mirror insecure. Pre-test repair.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2015 148,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 May 2015 148,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 142,098 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2014 142,098 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2013 137,289 miles

Off-side rear lamp cluster lens deteriorating.

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

Pre test temporary repair on neas-side door mirror.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 137,289 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pre test temporary repair on neas-side door mirror.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 130,450 miles

Off-side tail/stop lamp lens dull.

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

Pre -test temporary repair to near-side door mirror security.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 19 May 2012 130,436 miles

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

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

Off-side tail/stop lamp lens dull.

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

Pre -test temporary repair to near-side door mirror security.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 20 May 2011 123,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn.

previous temporary repair made to nearside door mirror.

Pass 20 May 2011 123,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn.

previous temporary repair made to nearside door mirror.

Pass 25 May 2010 115,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 113,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 106,156 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 98,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,574 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 86,693 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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M551 KJU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M551 KJU, 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 M551 KJU registered?

M551 KJU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M551 KJU safe to buy?

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