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M779 SNP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,608 mi
Last recorded172,608 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 SNP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 172,608 miles

front number plate broken

nearside rear light lens broken

offside front and offside rear tyre treads low on edges

rear seat base missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 170,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 164,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 156,982 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 156,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 149,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 142,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 130,845 miles

Advise front no plate cracked. Advise front brake hoses starting to crack and split. Advise n/s/f shock absorber weaker than o/s/f.

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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M779 SNP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M779 SNP, 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 M779 SNP registered?

M779 SNP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M779 SNP safe to buy?

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