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M839 CLR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,879 mi
Last recorded128,879 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM839 CLR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 128,879 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

object in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp glass damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2016 128,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint swivel (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

object in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 115,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 115,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 111,694 miles

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

engine noise and running poor at times

exhaust system deteriorating slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,694 miles

engine noise and running poor at times

exhaust system deteriorating slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 107,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2011 104,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,244 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,996 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 85,048 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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M839 CLR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M839 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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M839 CLR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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