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M698 UNW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

259,761 mi
Last recorded259,761 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 UNW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 259,761 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 259,761 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs loome (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch/panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch/panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 254,615 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 254,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2017 246,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 May 2017 246,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2016 239,879 miles

Tail gate stay up are weak advice early rectification

Fail 19 May 2016 239,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tail gate stay up are weak advice early rectification

Pass 22 May 2015 232,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 232,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 225,828 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 225,828 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 218,064 miles

O/S N/S rear shock absorber lower bushes are split

O/S front backplate correded

Fail 21 May 2013 218,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S N/S rear shock absorber lower bushes are split

O/S front backplate correded

Pass 1 May 2012 209,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2012 209,614 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2011 202,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S front back plate ex. correded advice early rectifaction.

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

Slight play in steering.

Fail 12 May 2011 202,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S front back plate ex. correded advice early rectifaction.

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

Slight play in steering.

Pass 14 May 2010 193,206 miles

O/S front back plate corrded advice early rectifaction.

Rear no. plate fading advice early rectifacation.

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

Fail 12 May 2010 193,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S front back plate corrded advice early rectifaction.

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

Rear no. plate fading advice early rectifacation.

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

Pass 26 May 2009 184,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 175,838 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 166,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 156,900 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 156,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M698 UNW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 M698 UNW, 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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M698 UNW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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