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M698 XSR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,553 mi
Last recorded182,553 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 XSR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 182,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 182,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 26 Oct 2010 180,163 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tie bar, front bushes spliting

front discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre tread slight spliting

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 180,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tie bar, front bushes spliting

front discs poor condition

o/s/f tyre tread slight spliting

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 176,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake flex hoses staring to crack

exhaust getting in poor condtion

Pass 19 Oct 2009 176,209 miles

both front brake flex hoses staring to crack

exhaust getting in poor condtion

Pass 8 Oct 2008 171,545 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 171,545 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 167,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 167,510 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 166,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 166,246 miles

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

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

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 XSR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

M698 XSR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M698 XSR safe to buy?

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