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M828 TRC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,867 mi
Last recorded196,867 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 TRC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 196,867 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2016 195,274 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 195,274 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 194,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 194,504 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 194,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 194,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 190,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 188,634 miles

battery insecure.

oil leaks.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 187,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 183,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

oil leaks.

rear brake pads appear worn.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 178,509 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 176,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

cut in tread of offside front tyre.

front tyres badly worn on edges and close to limit.

metal in tread of offside rear tyre.

oil leaks.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 168,467 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion to exhaust.

cracking to offside rear tyre.

oil leaks.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 160,999 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 160,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 153,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M828 TRC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M828 TRC, 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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M828 TRC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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