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M738 CLX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

269,223 mi
Last recorded269,223 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 CLX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 269,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 260,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 252,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 244,567 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 233,732 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2008 233,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 221,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 209,100 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 209,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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M738 CLX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M738 CLX, 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 M738 CLX registered?

M738 CLX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M738 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M738 CLX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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