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M956 OKP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

233,288 mi
Last recorded233,288 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 OKP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 233,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on screen nearside , not affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 233,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak at catalytic convertor (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exit pipe from catalytic convertor broken away (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades worn to excess (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on screen nearside , not affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 230,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 229,169 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 229,169 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 228,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2012 228,971 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 228,728 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 227,848 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 227,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 223,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stonechips on both headlamp glasses

Fail 6 Nov 2009 223,756 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stonechips on both headlamp glasses

water pump leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 220,738 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 217,620 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 212,278 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 212,265 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 206,274 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 206,274 miles

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

bonnett safty catch sticking

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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M956 OKP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M956 OKP, 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 M956 OKP registered?

M956 OKP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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