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M829 NFU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 NFU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 141,741 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 141,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 134,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 134,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wings corroded

offside front side lamp unit broken

Pass 19 Mar 2009 127,653 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 127,651 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

The engine crankshaft pulley is faulty and in need of some attention.

The exhaust system is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

The exhaust system manifold is blowing.

The off side and near side front brake "back plates" are corroded and in poor condition.

The off side and near side front brake hoses are showing signs of perishing/cracking.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 126,519 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 126,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 124,056 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 122,728 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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M829 NFU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M829 NFU, 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 M829 NFU registered?

M829 NFU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M829 NFU safe to buy?

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