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M947 SNB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,288 mi
Last recorded194,288 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM947 SNB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 194,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrosion to rear inner sills

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 194,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear inner sills

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 187,266 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 179,503 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs in poor condition

holes and corrosion to nearside front inner wing

slight play in steering column lower uj

Fail 27 Aug 2009 179,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs in poor condition

holes and corrosion to nearside front inner wing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and has nail in it

slight play in steering column lower uj

Pass 27 Aug 2008 166,652 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 166,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 155,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 142,461 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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M947 SNB 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 66.7%.

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 M947 SNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M947 SNB registered?

M947 SNB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M947 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M947 SNB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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