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M962 CFG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,198 mi
Last recorded162,198 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM962 CFG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 162,198 miles

*** BATTERY CONECTIONS LOOSE / CLAMP BOLT MISSING ***

**** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ****

**** VEHICLE PRESENTED FOR TEST IN VERY DIRTY CONDITION ***

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ***** SUSPECT TURBO OIL RETURN PIPE LOWER SEAL, OR OIL COOLER? ***** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper *** EXHAUST SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT TURBO FLANGE ***

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL SILENCER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 162,102 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED / CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect *** DAMPING VERY POOR *** (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED / CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect *** DAMPING VERY POOR *** (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2012 161,940 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounting bracket loose but exhaust still supported

o/s/f bumper insecure

rear disks hevily corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 161,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust mounting bracket loose but exhaust still supported

o/s/f bumper insecure

rear disks hevily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 156,242 miles

body work poor

cat damaged

oil leaks

play in nearside steering joint

Pass 19 Nov 2010 153,029 miles

SRS lamp is on

front tyres on limit

horn sound is poor

nearside rackboot is poor

rear discs very corroded

there may be a fault with the abs system

Fail 18 Nov 2010 153,029 miles

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

SRS lamp is on

front tyres on limit

horn sound is poor

nearside rackboot is poor

offside rear binding

rear discs very corroded

there may be a fault with the abs system

Pass 19 Nov 2009 145,385 miles

offside rear wheel rim damaged on inside

rear disc are poor

sterring pump belt noisey

Fail 18 Nov 2008 137,033 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

rear disc corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 137,033 miles

Oil leak

rear disc corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 127,566 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake balance incorrect

kat is damaged

noise from offside rear brake

power steering belt squeals on lock

windscreen rubber missing and slam panel is poor and catching bonnet

Fail 31 Oct 2007 127,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake balance incorrect

kat is damaged

noise from offside rear brake

power steering belt squeals on lock

windscreen rubber missing and slam panel is poor and catching bonnet

Pass 26 Oct 2006 118,859 miles

all front suspension bushes poor

alternator belt sliping when cold

anti roll link bushes poor

back wheels dont mathc front wheels

engine light on

front number plate poor

handbrake pivot point worn

play in sterring rack

rear tyers becoming poor

Pass 26 Oct 2005 109,735 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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M962 CFG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M962 CFG, 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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M962 CFG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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