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M816 KDW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM816 KDW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 125,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight weep of fluid on shockers

slight weep of steering fluid on rack

Pass 11 Feb 2011 121,259 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 119,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 119,067 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,708 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 113,708 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 107,308 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,957 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 93,150 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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M816 KDW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M816 KDW, 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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What year was M816 KDW registered?

M816 KDW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M816 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M816 KDW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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