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M960 XAR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,670 mi
Last recorded189,670 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 XAR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 189,670 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 189,541 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2007 183,482 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 183,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 172,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 172,295 miles

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

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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M960 XAR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M960 XAR, 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 M960 XAR registered?

M960 XAR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M960 XAR safe to buy?

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