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M957 BLT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,428 mi
Last recorded152,428 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 BLT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 152,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 151,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 149,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 149,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 145,492 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 142,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,288 miles

N/S Door mirror held in place with tape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 133,689 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 128,651 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 123,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front No.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2008 123,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front No.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jan 2007 117,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 112,029 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

Fail 9 Jan 2006 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps poor pattern

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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M957 BLT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M957 BLT, 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 M957 BLT registered?

M957 BLT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M957 BLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M957 BLT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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