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M656 DLK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,419 mi
Last recorded199,419 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 DLK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 199,419 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch under washer bottle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened insides of both front discs heavily worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders on both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing/arch corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underside lightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 198,142 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 197,717 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 196,368 miles

Front both back plates corroded

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

Nearside Front brake partically siezed

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 196,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Front both back plates corroded

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

Nearside Front brake partically siezed

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 195,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 194,485 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 193,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 191,505 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 189,655 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 189,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 187,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 182,821 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 170,485 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 162,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 162,179 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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M656 DLK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M656 DLK, 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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M656 DLK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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