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M798 EWV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,601 mi
Last recorded123,601 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 EWV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,601 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre sidewalls badly worn due to underinflation

Fail 29 Jan 2013 123,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre sidewalls badly worn due to underinflation

Pass 2 Feb 2012 121,399 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre badly worn on edges,has been run on very low pressure

Fail 26 Jan 2012 121,355 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre badly worn on edges,has been run on very low pressure

Pass 24 Jan 2011 118,198 miles

offside front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

slight play inner offside rack joint

Pass 8 Feb 2010 114,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 114,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 111,415 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing heavy on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 6 Feb 2008 107,928 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 107,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 104,028 miles

front pads look low

Fail 8 Feb 2006 100,542 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre stop lamp n/w

Pass 8 Feb 2006 100,542 miles

centre stop lamp n/w

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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M798 EWV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M798 EWV, 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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M798 EWV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M798 EWV safe to buy?

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