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M94 BSW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,587 mi
Last recorded120,587 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM94 BSW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 120,587 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 120,587 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 111,902 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 111,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,633 miles

nearside lower windscreen cracked outside drivers view of the road

offside front brake pads 75% worn

rear occasional seats and belts not tested

Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,222 miles

engine has headgasket blowing pass emissionsound like a tractor

Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine sound like a train pass smoke test with slight haze blue smoke

has had water leak from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,919 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 97,919 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,243 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 92,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 85,367 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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M94 BSW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M94 BSW, 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 M94 BSW registered?

M94 BSW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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