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M763 BBY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,609 mi
Last recorded168,609 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM763 BBY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 168,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 162,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 157,062 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 151,340 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 139,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 139,547 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 129,069 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 118,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 107,978 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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M763 BBY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M763 BBY, 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 M763 BBY registered?

M763 BBY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M763 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M763 BBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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