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M649 LPL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,503 mi
Last recorded201,503 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 LPL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 201,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust system becoming corroded and weak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 201,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn

exhaust system becoming corroded and weak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 197,566 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 191,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 184,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 175,299 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 175,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 164,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 156,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 156,170 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 144,746 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 144,746 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 134,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight damadge to nearside rear wheel rim

slight twist in offside rear flexible brake hose

Fail 30 Oct 2007 134,245 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight damadge to nearside rear wheel rim

slight twist in offside rear flexible brake hose

Pass 27 Oct 2006 121,212 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 111,902 miles

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

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

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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M649 LPL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M649 LPL, 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 M649 LPL registered?

M649 LPL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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