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M555 JJS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,223 mi
Last recorded123,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 JJS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 123,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bonnet does not stay open

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 120,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 116,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 112,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 110,516 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

tracking

Fail 6 Jan 2009 110,516 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

tracking

Pass 19 Jan 2008 109,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 107,344 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 104,242 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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M555 JJS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M555 JJS, 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 M555 JJS registered?

M555 JJS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M555 JJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 JJS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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