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M879 UBL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,087 mi
Last recorded149,087 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 UBL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 149,087 miles

slight oil weep from power steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 144,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 140,089 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 140,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 May 2009 133,192 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 125,709 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers split

handbrake high

Pass 16 Apr 2007 116,479 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 116,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2006 108,117 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leaking

offside front a.b.s wires fouling wheel

oil leak

unmatched shock fitted to rear

Fail 2 May 2006 108,117 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leaking

offside front a.b.s wires fouling wheel

oil leak

unmatched shock fitted to rear

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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M879 UBL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M879 UBL, 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 M879 UBL registered?

M879 UBL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M879 UBL safe to buy?

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