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M898 WFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 WFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,980 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 98,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded may need replacing soon.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,879 miles

exhaust system corroded may need replacing soon.

Fail 11 Jul 2015 98,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,681 miles

All 4 tyre treads are cracking

Exhaust system is very corroded and has a small leak

Horn tone poor

Oil around PAS RACK

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,300 miles

All four tyre treads are cracking

Front exhaust joint has become corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,547 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and tread cracking

os front headlamp lens cracked

os rear hand brake cable freying

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,648 miles

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

front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,767 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 83,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,795 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 82,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 78,334 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 78,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M898 WFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M898 WFC, 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 M898 WFC registered?

M898 WFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 June 1995.

Is M898 WFC safe to buy?

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