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M562 UPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,150 mi
Last recorded213,150 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 UPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 213,150 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack damp

steering universal joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2017 211,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked. (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Inner sill around jacking point has corrosion.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner sill around jacking point has corrosion.

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in front of axle. (7.1.2)

Rear seat belts not checked.

hazard warning switch broken but working.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 211,347 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front front brake binding inner disc face worn and pad worn. (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper leak from bleed nipple. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has corrosion.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked. (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Inner sill around jacking point has corrosion.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner sill around jacking point has corrosion.

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in front of axle. (7.1.2)

Rear seat belts not checked.

hazard warning switch broken but working.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 209,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear seat belts not checked due to load.

exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 209,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. also has a slight leak from joint in front of axle. (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating both horns corroded. (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion.

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear seat belts not checked due to load.

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 206,936 miles

front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 203,963 miles

slight play detected at nearside rear wheel

slight play detected at offside rear wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2013 200,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight bind on offside front brake apparent

Pass 11 Jun 2012 197,264 miles

Damage to the nearside outer sill.

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside handbrake cable sticking slightly.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 197,264 miles

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

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

Damage to the nearside outer sill.

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside handbrake cable sticking slightly.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 193,361 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split and deteriate.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 189,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 185,046 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 179,976 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 179,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 176,859 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 176,859 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 175,399 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 175,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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M562 UPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M562 UPP, 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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M562 UPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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