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M696 WPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,361 mi
Last recorded208,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 WPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 208,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 191,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened All (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 185,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 178,354 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 178,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 171,363 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2013 171,363 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 165,000 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 157,893 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 157,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 150,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 144,249 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 135,476 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 135,476 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 127,547 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 119,306 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 119,306 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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M696 WPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M696 WPP, 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 M696 WPP registered?

M696 WPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M696 WPP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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