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M573 MPJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,896 mi
Last recorded208,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM573 MPJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 208,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 206,224 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 206,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure carrier corroded (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 206,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure excessively corroded battery tray (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on the outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on both edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 199,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 199,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 188,967 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to battery tray underneath

Pass 18 Nov 2013 178,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 178,676 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 167,935 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 161,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 154,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 151,539 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 143,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 132,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 126,565 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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M573 MPJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M573 MPJ, 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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M573 MPJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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