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M704 YHK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,884 mi
Last recorded177,884 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM704 YHK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 177,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 173,073 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust rear silencer mounting rubbers split and perished

n/s/r tyre cracked between tread

o/s/f flexy brake hose in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2013 173,053 miles

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

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

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

chip in winscreen

exhaust rear silencer mounting rubbers split

n/s/r tyre cracked between tread

Pass 24 Feb 2012 168,308 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Feb 2012 168,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2010 162,867 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 160,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 150,642 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 150,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 141,368 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE CRACKED NEAR SIDE BRAKE HOSE CRACKED SLIGHT LEAK EXHAUST NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN IN NER EDGE FRONT INDEX PLATE CRACKED

Pass 19 Dec 2006 129,675 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 129,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 120,241 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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M704 YHK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M704 YHK, 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 M704 YHK registered?

M704 YHK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M704 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M704 YHK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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