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M705 VBR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,950 mi
Last recorded111,950 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 VBR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 111,950 miles

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

Oil leak

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

long travel to hand brake

Fail 21 Dec 2010 111,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

long travel to hand brake

Pass 22 Dec 2009 108,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 103,886 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 100,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 95,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 91,276 miles

Battery tray corroded (outside of prescribed area)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M705 VBR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M705 VBR, 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 M705 VBR registered?

M705 VBR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M705 VBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M705 VBR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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