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M951 XCM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,941 mi
Last recorded114,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 XCM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,941 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 114,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 112,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

staining around fuel pipes going to fuel pump no leak detected

Fail 17 May 2011 112,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

staining around fuel pipes going to fuel pump no leak detected

Pass 17 May 2010 105,430 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 105,430 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 98,142 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 20 May 2009 98,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

all exhaust joints blowing slightly

Pass 30 May 2008 92,223 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 92,227 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,944 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 78,201 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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M951 XCM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol 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 M951 XCM, 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 M951 XCM registered?

M951 XCM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 January 1995.

Is M951 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M951 XCM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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