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M745 GTL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,840 mi
Last recorded165,840 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM745 GTL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 165,840 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray badly corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake drum back plate insecure both rear badly corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 165,315 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 165,288 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 164,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 163,443 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 161,121 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 161,121 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 158,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 156,214 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 152,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 151,127 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 151,127 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 145,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,039 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 139,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 132,763 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 128,655 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 128,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 125,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 121,289 miles

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

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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M745 GTL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M745 GTL, 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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M745 GTL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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