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M895 RJH

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM895 RJH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,112 miles

1 REAR EXHAUST BOX MOUNTING HAS BROKEN OFF

Offside Rear side lamp/stop lamp colour is poor

THE HAZARDS ARE HARD TO SWITCH OFF

THE PANEL WORK BELOW THE BATTERY IS RUSTY AND HOLES

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,410 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

battery tray rusting away and slightly loose

cap missing off hazard switch

front side lights dim

Fail 1 Sep 2014 115,410 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

battery tray rusting away and slightly loose

cap missing off hazard switch

front side lights dim

Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,032 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE JUST STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH SLIGHTLY

CAP MISSING FROM THE HAZARD SWITCH

Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,692 miles

HAZARD SWITCH COVER IS MISSING

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

THERE MAY BE A VERY SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE NS OF THE STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,776 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

THE HAZARD SWITCH IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE OS STOP LAMP COLOUR IS POOR

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM THE NS OF THE STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Aug 2010 112,183 miles

BULB TELL TALE WAS ON

ENGINE WATER LEVEL WAS LOW AND I HAVE TOPPED IT UP

NSF INNER WING/INNER FRONT PANEL RUSTY

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 112,183 miles

BULB TELL TALE WAS ON

ENGINE WATER LEVEL WAS LOW AND I HAVE TOPPED IT UP

NSF INNER WING/INNER FRONT PANEL RUSTY

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 109,459 miles

NSF INNER WING IS RUSTY NEAR THE HORN/BATTERY TRAY

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SMALL CRACK IN CENTRE EXHAUST BOX AND A VERY SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 18 Aug 2009 109,459 miles

NSF INNER WING IS RUSTY NEAR THE HORN/BATTERY TRAY

SMALL CRACK IN CENTRE EXHAUST BOX AND A VERY SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 29 Aug 2008 106,329 miles

NS HEADLAMP PATTERNS IS POOR

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 106,329 miles

NS HEADLAMP PATTERNS IS POOR

Fail 9 Aug 2007 103,076 miles

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

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

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 9 Aug 2007 103,076 miles

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 11 Aug 2006 100,367 miles

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 100,367 miles

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

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

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD.

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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M895 RJH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M895 RJH, 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 M895 RJH registered?

M895 RJH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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