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M5 GOS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,920 mi
Last recorded44,920 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GOS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 44,920 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washers weak in operation

Pass 17 May 2018 44,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,551 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 44,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,255 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s headlight lens is cracked

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,637 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s headlight lens is cracked

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front off side headlamp lens glass cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,867 miles

front number plate broken

park brake almost out of adjustment.

rear seats stowed during inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 31,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 29,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M5 GOS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M5 GOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M5 GOS?

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What year was M5 GOS registered?

M5 GOS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is M5 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 GOS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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