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M811 VEV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,702 mi
Last recorded90,702 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM811 VEV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 90,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management and bulb out warning lamps on dash display are on

rear suspension rubber bushes perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 288,112 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

There is some corrosion of the front inner wings

Fail 17 Jun 2013 288,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrision to front inner wings

Pass 18 May 2012 285,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 283,604 miles

Advisory items as per last report on test No. 888249631115 19/05/11 SF

Fail 19 May 2011 283,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front no plate in poor condition (faded to limit).

front suspension lower arm rear bushes in poor condition.

near side and off side front inner wheel archs corroded near limit .

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,744 miles

centre exhaust box strap in poor condition.

near side front lower arm rear bush starting to split.

off side front lower arm rear bush split to the limit.

slight corrosion to inner front wheel arches.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 282,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust box strap in poor condition.

near side front lower arm rear bush starting to split.

off side front lower arm rear bush split to the limit.

slight corrosion to inner front wheel arches.

Pass 22 May 2009 280,257 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges.

Fail 21 May 2009 280,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges.

Offside rear inboard side lamp is not working.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 277,916 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMITS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN / WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 277,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMITS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN / WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 265,762 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 266,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/& o/s/front suspension arm inner rear bushes cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 252,725 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 252,725 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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M811 VEV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M811 VEV, 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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M811 VEV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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