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M971 WFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,833 mi
Last recorded174,833 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 WFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 174,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage to lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged switch pad damaged but still operational (7.1.2 (d))

hazard switch damaged but does effect operation

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Fail 17 Jul 2019 174,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam 'kick up' to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam 'kick up' to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage to lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged switch pad damaged but still operational (7.1.2 (d))

hazard switch damaged but does effect operation

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 16 Jul 2018 171,096 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 166,805 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2017 166,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2016 162,490 miles

play in rack

Pass 17 Jul 2015 159,909 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 159,896 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2014 159,536 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 159,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 110,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 99,896 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 99,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,939 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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M971 WFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M971 WFC, 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 M971 WFC registered?

M971 WFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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