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M942 CBY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,541 mi
Last recorded227,541 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 CBY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 227,541 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2023 216,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 205,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 193,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 193,579 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 193,573 miles

Central Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 182,051 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 179,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 164,318 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Slight blow exhaust back box

Pass 1 Apr 2014 161,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 161,749 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 160,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 155,932 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 152,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 147,644 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 147,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 143,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 137,883 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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M942 CBY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M942 CBY, 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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M942 CBY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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