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M599 OBA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,980 mi
Last recorded185,980 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM599 OBA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 185,980 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 181,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 178,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 178,765 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 175,701 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 175,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 172,828 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 172,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 169,648 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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M599 OBA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M599 OBA, 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 M599 OBA registered?

M599 OBA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M599 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M599 OBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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