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M79 ECD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,230 mi
Last recorded189,230 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 ECD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 189,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 189,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 183,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 183,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 176,478 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 176,459 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 167,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 167,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 159,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 154,418 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2010 137,548 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 137,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 122,906 miles

smell of fuel rear of vehicle

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 110,452 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 110,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

smell of fuel from rear of vehicle(no leak found at time of test).

Pass 25 Jul 2007 109,585 miles

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

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

advise front number plate craked

advise offside heanlamp glass holed

Pass 4 Aug 2006 108,695 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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M79 ECD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M79 ECD, 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 M79 ECD registered?

M79 ECD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 March 1995.

Is M79 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M79 ECD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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