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M770 XWA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,756 mi
Last recorded119,756 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM770 XWA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 119,756 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all covers fitted (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

all front supption arms corrosion and rear arms

both lowers sills

noise when turning

Fail 16 May 2016 119,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all covers fitted (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

all front supption arms corrosion and rear arms

both lowers sills

noise when turning

Pass 6 May 2015 118,402 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 118,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 118,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 117,956 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 117,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 117,583 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 117,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 115,889 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 111,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 10,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 100,595 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 88,797 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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M770 XWA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M770 XWA, 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 M770 XWA registered?

M770 XWA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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