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M826 DLL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,269 mi
Last recorded181,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 DLL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 181,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 181,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 180,447 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 180,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Feb 2008 180,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight blow from all exhaust joints n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 173,059 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 173,059 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 173,059 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 173,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 167,783 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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M826 DLL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M826 DLL, 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 M826 DLL registered?

M826 DLL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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