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M726 DGP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,990 mi
Last recorded159,990 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM726 DGP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 159,990 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 158,471 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 153,722 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside steering rack play

Pass 7 Dec 2010 153,722 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside steering rack play

Pass 22 Dec 2009 145,985 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 145,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 144,120 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 144,120 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 140,255 miles

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

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

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

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

WEAR TO STEERING RACK

WILL REQ REAR REG PLATE SOON

Fail 29 Jan 2008 140,255 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

WEAR TO STEERING RACK

WILL REQ REAR REG PLATE SOON

Pass 29 Mar 2007 135,988 miles

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING RACK

WILL REQ FRONT REG PLATE SOON

Pass 21 Mar 2006 130,529 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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M726 DGP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M726 DGP, 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 M726 DGP registered?

M726 DGP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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