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M835 CLR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,991 mi
Last recorded135,991 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM835 CLR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 135,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leaking (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Inner door handle is worn but still functions

Pass 12 Jan 2015 130,777 miles

Noise from steering

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,201 miles

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake travel high

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering making a noise

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 16 Jan 2013 123,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 117,292 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer has 1 mounting detached

unable to fully inspect front pads

unable to fully inspect rear pads

Fail 13 Jan 2012 117,287 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer has 1 mounting detached

unable to fully inspect front pads

unable to fully inspect rear pads

Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,643 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 90,127 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 90,127 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,252 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,991 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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M835 CLR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M835 CLR, 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 M835 CLR registered?

M835 CLR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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