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M85 TUJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

263,123 mi
Last recorded263,123 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 TUJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 263,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 260,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 251,656 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 251,656 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 236,148 miles

All tyres low on tread and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 221,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 207,217 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 207,217 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 193,616 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 193,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 182,100 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 168,093 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 168,093 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 158,309 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 158,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 157,351 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 157,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight grating noise from the horn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 156,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 156,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 153,654 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,867 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 14,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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M85 TUJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M85 TUJ, 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 M85 TUJ registered?

M85 TUJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M85 TUJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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