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M698 UVW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,242 mi
Last recorded169,242 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 UVW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 169,242 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2016 166,420 miles

exhaust badly coroded but still functioning

Fail 6 Dec 2016 166,420 miles

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

exhaust badly coroded but still functioning

Pass 25 Nov 2015 162,009 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 162,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 158,689 miles

rear shock/suspension gaitors deteriating.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 158,689 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear shock/suspension gaitors deteriating.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 155,717 miles

bonnet not holding up in open position

Fail 6 Nov 2013 155,717 miles

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

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

bonnet not holding up in open position

Pass 19 Nov 2012 152,308 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 148,449 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 148,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 144,476 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 144,476 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 140,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 135,371 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 131,999 miles

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

rear exhaust sections corroded and weak

signs of slight leak from both rear shockabsorbers

Pass 14 Nov 2006 129,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 127,677 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 127,677 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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M698 UVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M698 UVW, 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 M698 UVW registered?

M698 UVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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