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M642 RNY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,461 mi
Last recorded171,461 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 RNY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 171,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 170,476 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 170,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 176,321 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 164,767 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

slight Engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 160,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 154,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 151,208 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Centre exhaust silencer outer casing slightly deteriated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 147,016 miles

Slight engine oil leak from top of engine (rear)

Pass 28 May 2011 143,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery not clamped down

both front tyre valves slightly perrished

both front tyres approching limits

both rear tyre valves slightly perrished

both rear tyres approching limits

slight play in steering colum u.j

small crack in o/s/r lens

Pass 29 May 2010 140,213 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

o/s/f wiper starting to wear

Pass 1 Jun 2009 136,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 136,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 133,769 miles

front disks worn

front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

front pads low

front wishbone bushes split

Pass 31 May 2007 130,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 125,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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M642 RNY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M642 RNY, 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 M642 RNY registered?

M642 RNY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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