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M806 MPJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,861 mi
Last recorded148,861 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM806 MPJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 148,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

handbrake application uneven n/side

noise when rear wheels rotated

Fail 21 May 2009 148,861 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

handbrake application uneven n/side

noise when rear wheels rotated

Pass 21 May 2008 147,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear reversing lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 May 2007 145,350 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 145,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s rear light lense damaged

Pass 25 May 2006 140,532 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 140,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M806 MPJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M806 MPJ, 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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M806 MPJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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