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M840 RJA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

220,110 mi
Last recorded220,110 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 RJA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 220,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear shock absorber weak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 207,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 204,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 201,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 198,107 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 193,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 190,555 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 185,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 176,762 miles

Front brake hoses O/S and N/S min std. slight cracking.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 161,337 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 RJA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M840 RJA, 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 RJA registered?

M840 RJA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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