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M957 EGB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,551 mi
Last recorded204,551 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 EGB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 204,551 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

both front tie bar bushes split

front headlamp panel bolts missing

n/side front inner tyre wall perrished

number plate lights slightly dim

o/side front lower ball joint dust shield split

rear no plate backing discoloured

Fail 27 Oct 2010 204,122 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

both front tie bar bushes split

front headlamp panel bolts missing

n/side front inner tyre wall perrished

number plate lights slightly dim

o/side front lower ball joint dust shield split

rear no plate backing discoloured

Pass 16 Oct 2009 191,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 184,736 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 184,725 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 179,626 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 179,359 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 168,066 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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M957 EGB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M957 EGB, 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 EGB registered?

M957 EGB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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