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M578 YNO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,267 mi
Last recorded197,267 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 YNO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 197,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 189,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f mirror missing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 189,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 12 May 2012 181,164 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 May 2012 181,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 169,577 miles

Both rear wheels noisy on rotation.

number 4 injecter wet

o/s/f tyre sidewall has a cut in it

Fail 15 Apr 2011 169,573 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheels noisy on rotation.

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

number 4 injecter wet

o/s/f tyre sidewall has a cut in it

Pass 13 May 2010 162,331 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 162,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 152,710 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 152,707 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 6 May 2008 139,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 126,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 126,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2006 120,808 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 120,803 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING.

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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M578 YNO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M578 YNO, 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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M578 YNO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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