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M804 BBK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,373 mi
Last recorded169,373 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM804 BBK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 169,373 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight damage and corrosion n/s/r sill

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 23 May 2014 169,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres very low on inner edges

slight damage and corrosion n/s/r sill

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2013 166,081 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on tread edges

o/s/f brake disc back plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 161,351 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 161,351 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 155,037 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 155,037 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 147,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 142,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 142,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 138,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 134,007 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 134,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust Clamp Broken

Radiator Leaking

Pass 17 May 2006 128,125 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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M804 BBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M804 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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M804 BBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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