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M799 BBK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,150 mi
Last recorded161,150 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 BBK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 161,150 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 161,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 153,266 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 153,266 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 146,848 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 146,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 137,290 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2006 128,385 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 128,385 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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M799 BBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M799 BBK, 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 M799 BBK registered?

M799 BBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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