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M869 YWE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,679 mi
Last recorded156,679 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM869 YWE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 156,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2013 156,677 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 148,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 148,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 142,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs scored

temporary repairs to exhaust box

Pass 30 Jun 2010 136,260 miles

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2009 129,774 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2008 118,377 miles

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

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

slight blow on front exhaust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2007 109,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 101,360 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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M869 YWE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M869 YWE, 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 M869 YWE registered?

M869 YWE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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