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M687 RKR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,522 mi
Last recorded200,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 RKR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 200,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr door handle broken but still operates

Fail 29 Jul 2013 200,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr door handle broken but still operates

Pass 15 Aug 2012 192,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 181,961 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2011 181,956 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 168,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 162,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 155,670 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 155,670 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 146,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 146,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 138,659 miles

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

T C A bushes cracking

parking brake nearly at the limit of its travel

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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M687 RKR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M687 RKR, 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 M687 RKR registered?

M687 RKR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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