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M896 UFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,965 mi
Last recorded177,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 UFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 177,965 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 176,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 162,828 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 162,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 152,449 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 152,449 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 143,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 143,886 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 136,211 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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M896 UFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M896 UFC, 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 M896 UFC registered?

M896 UFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M896 UFC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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