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M871 UYD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,684 mi
Last recorded171,684 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 UYD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 171,684 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 171,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 165,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 159,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 153,586 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 153,586 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 25 May 2007 145,258 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 145,258 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2006 136,876 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 136,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M871 UYD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M871 UYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M871 UYD registered?

M871 UYD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M871 UYD safe to buy?

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