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M787 BEW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,277 mi
Last recorded188,277 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM787 BEW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 188,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 188,260 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhuast clamp missing from centre silencer

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight weap of fuel from engine injector return pipe

offside body corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 185,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 185,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 184,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 183,698 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 183,065 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 183,046 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 181,594 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 181,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 180,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 180,468 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 174,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 166,728 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 166,728 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 155,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 154,002 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 147,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 142,257 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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M787 BEW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M787 BEW, 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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M787 BEW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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