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M615 GRT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,628 mi
Last recorded162,628 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM615 GRT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 162,628 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 162,618 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 158,810 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 158,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010

bonnet safetycatch seized

Fail 5 Nov 2010 154,622 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safetycatch seized

Pass 13 Nov 2009 150,251 miles

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

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

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

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

slight weep from power steering reservoir hose

Fail 13 Nov 2009 150,250 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

slight weep from power steering reservoir hose

Pass 7 Nov 2008 145,413 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 145,382 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 142,453 miles

Advise CAT pipe blowing

Advise MIL light on

Advise SRS light on

Advise alot of handbrake lever travel

Advise anti roll bar links and bushes poor condition

Advise engine running rough

Advise n/s/r tyre perished

Advise wishbone bushes perished

Fail 30 Jan 2008 142,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Advise CAT pipe blowing

Advise MIL light on

Advise SRS light on

Advise alot of handbrake lever travel

Advise anti roll bar links and bushes poor condition

Advise engine running rough

Advise n/s/r tyre perished

Advise wishbone bushes perished

Pass 11 Dec 2006 133,525 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 133,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES VERY POOR CPNDITION

OIL LEAK FROM N/S/F POSSIBLY FROM POWER STEERING.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 127,618 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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M615 GRT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M615 GRT, 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 M615 GRT registered?

M615 GRT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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