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M74 WJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,380 mi
Last recorded179,380 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 WJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 179,380 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 179,374 miles

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)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 169,287 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 169,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 155,593 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

REAR TYRES AT WEAR BAR INDICATORS.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 155,586 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

REAR TYRES AT WEAR BAR INDICATORS.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 140,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 133,963 miles

play in steering rack

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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M74 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M74 WJO, 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 M74 WJO registered?

M74 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M74 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M74 WJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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