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M840 OOP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,060 mi
Last recorded128,060 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 OOP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 128,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion nearside front inner wing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 128,060 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion nearside front inner wing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,728 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

osr back plate corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 125,716 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

osr back plate corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 121,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 121,944 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,117 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Oct 2010 112,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,759 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 105,758 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,169 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 102,168 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 91,947 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 74,891 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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M840 OOP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M840 OOP, 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 M840 OOP registered?

M840 OOP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M840 OOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M840 OOP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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