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M691 KNV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

206,694 mi
Last recorded206,694 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM691 KNV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 206,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front registration plate damaged

under tray damaged / loose

Fail 18 Sep 2018 206,694 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front registration plate damaged

under tray damaged / loose

Pass 26 Sep 2017 198,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 198,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 189,933 miles

Front corrosion out of prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 189,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front corrosion out of prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 182,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant low

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Sep 2015 182,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant low

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Sep 2014 175,111 miles

nearside parking brake efficiencyonly just met

Fail 9 Sep 2014 175,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 169,046 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 169,046 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 163,632 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 163,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 158,152 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 158,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 153,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 148,251 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 143,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front and nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2008 143,234 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Sep 2007 137,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 132,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 125,426 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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M691 KNV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M691 KNV, 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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M691 KNV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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