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M876 SWP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,146 mi
Last recorded157,146 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM876 SWP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 157,146 miles

N/S/REAR DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 157,075 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/REAR DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 153,115 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 153,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air-bag warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 148,982 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 145,032 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 138,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 138,935 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 133,729 miles

o/s/f link pin worn

Pass 17 Oct 2007 126,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 126,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 117,815 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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M876 SWP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M876 SWP, 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 M876 SWP registered?

M876 SWP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M876 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M876 SWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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