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M921 ECS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Beige Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,342 mi
Last recorded145,342 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM921 ECS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2015 145,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre is cracking.....

Pass 4 Sep 2014 142,056 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 142,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 139,580 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 139,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front foglamp inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2011 134,616 miles

N/S/F Fog Light Is Not Working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SRS Light Is On.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 132,885 miles

N/S/F Fog Light,Not Working.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS Light Is Staying On.

Various Suspension Bushes,Slightly Worn And Starting To Perish. (Various Areas Underneath Vehicle).

Fail 26 Aug 2010 132,883 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

N/S/F Fog Light,Not Working.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS Light Is Staying On.

Various Suspension Bushes,Slightly Worn And Starting To Perish. (Various Areas Underneath Vehicle).

Pass 27 Aug 2009 129,932 miles

O/S/R+N/S/R Handbrake Cables,Slightly Corroded At The Ends.

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

Slight Power Steering Fluid Leak At Pipes At Steering Rack Area.

Various Rubber Bushes,At Various Suspension Components Deteriorated (Starting To Perish+Split).

Fail 27 Aug 2009 129,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R+N/S/R Handbrake Cables,Slightly Corroded At The Ends.

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

Slight Power Steering Fluid Leak At Pipes At Steering Rack Area.

Various Rubber Bushes,At Various Suspension Components Deteriorated (Starting To Perish+Split).

Pass 18 Jul 2008 127,254 miles

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

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

Various Rear Suspension Rubber Bushes,Starting To Perish/Split(Some Bushes Slightly Worn).

Pass 27 Jun 2007 123,138 miles

hand brake has minimum reserve travel

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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M921 ECS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Beige with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M921 ECS, 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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M921 ECS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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