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M966 FBJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Lpg 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 FBJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,660 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 113,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,644 miles

engine covers and under trays fittted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 113,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fittted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,172 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,330 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 103,178 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 103,178 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,054 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,644 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 98,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 98,169 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 96,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 92,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,566 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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M966 FBJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,473cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M966 FBJ, 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 M966 FBJ registered?

M966 FBJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M966 FBJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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