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M831 CBK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,352 mi
Last recorded175,352 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 CBK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 175,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside front fog lamp inop

nearside front inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2013 173,806 miles

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

exhaust center pipe has welded repairs

nearside front inner wing to chassis leg has slight corrosion

rear silencer outer skin split and corroded and rear hangers have corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2012 170,925 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 170,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 166,372 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 166,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 154,161 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 154,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 145,093 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 135,676 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2007 131,925 miles

adv o/s/r s/absorber damp †adv play in o/s lower ball joint †adv exhaust corroding †adv washer jets req adjusting

Fail 12 Sep 2006 129,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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M831 CBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M831 CBK, 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 M831 CBK registered?

M831 CBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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