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M861 XVW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,570 mi
Last recorded124,570 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM861 XVW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 124,570 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 124,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front drop link bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

movement to o/s/f inner steering joint

o/s/f door strap poor

slight roughness felt to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 121,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 117,151 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 117,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front brake discs wear/lipped

both front drop link bushes perishing

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 24 Feb 2010 110,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 102,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,578 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,722 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 96,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

clutch pedal hard when applied

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,964 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 82,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M861 XVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M861 XVW, 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 M861 XVW registered?

M861 XVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 March 1995.

Is M861 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M861 XVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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