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M815 WJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,435 mi
Last recorded194,435 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM815 WJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 194,435 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 194,435 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 184,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 155,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 148,778 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 148,776 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pads look low

Pass 7 Jul 2008 129,306 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 129,306 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 106,463 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

long handbrake travel.

number plates fading.

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

slow speed judder thru steering,suspect rack.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 106,463 miles

long handbrake travel.

number plates fading.

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

slow speed judder thru steering,suspect rack.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 96,816 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 96,816 miles

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

slight tread undulation in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 85,564 miles

cat. to middle section clamp missing.

rear pads worn unevenly.

small hole in rear silencer box.

Fail 9 Aug 2005 85,564 miles

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

cat. to middle section clamp missing.

rear pads worn unevenly.

small hole in rear silencer box.

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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M815 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M815 WJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M815 WJO registered?

M815 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M815 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M815 WJO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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