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M68 RDC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,507 mi
Last recorded167,507 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 RDC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 167,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension bushes perished

offside door mirror damaged

wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 167,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension bushes perished

offside door mirror damaged

wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 162,085 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside & offside front cross member/subframe corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 162,082 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel nuts incorrectly fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside & offside front cross member/subframe corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 157,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside rack gaitor perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all front crossmember nearside & offside corroded (6.1.B.2)

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2016 151,921 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 147,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 147,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 142,159 miles

Advise all susspension rubber bushes worn.

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Advise susspension corroded. and chassis.

Radiator corroded.

Sump corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 142,939 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Advise all susspension rubber bushes worn.

Advise front brake discs corroded.

Advise susspension corroded. and chassis.

Radiator corroded.

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

Sump corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 141,279 miles

both rear wheels noisy when rotated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 139,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 134,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 131,601 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted on inner faces.

front brake dust plates corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 131,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 127,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 123,985 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 123,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 121,610 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 121,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M68 RDC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M68 RDC, 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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M68 RDC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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