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M916 TPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

248,922 mi
Last recorded248,922 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM916 TPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 248,922 miles

Front brakes both sides back plates corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts not checked due to objects on rear seats

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

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2018 248,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Front brakes both sides back plates corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Rear seat belts not checked due to objects on rear seats

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

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 238,528 miles

Front brakes both sides back plates corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts and doors not checked due to objects in vehicle.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 238,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brakes both sides back plates corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts and doors not checked due to objects in vehicle.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 230,204 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 230,204 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 221,649 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 217,079 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

slight damage to offside front lens.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 217,079 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside front lens.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 207,574 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 203,685 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 203,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 196,481 miles

Engine is leaking oil badly.

Front bumper is insecure at offside.

Handbrake cable to offside is very corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 196,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Car presented with oil pressure warning light on - 3 Lts added to top up.

Efficiency of front wiper blades is marginal and offside blade is splitting.

Engine is leaking oil badly.

Front bumper is insecure at offside.

Handbrake cable to offside is very corroded.

Nearside front side light / indicator lens is missing.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 174,245 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 174,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 153,101 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 153,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M916 TPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M916 TPP, 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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M916 TPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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