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M812 SNP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,142 mi
Last recorded221,142 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM812 SNP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 221,142 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 216,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 216,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 203,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 179,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 179,882 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 168,653 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 158,218 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 149,553 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 149,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 138,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 138,381 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 125,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 113,054 miles

front number plate

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 102,596 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 102,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 97,299 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 97,299 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M812 SNP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M812 SNP, 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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M812 SNP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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