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M972 FBJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,430 mi
Last recorded210,430 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 FBJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 210,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 199,747 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Slight play in steering rack

both front flexi hoses minor cracking, n/s slightly twisted

minor blow from exhaust downpipe joint

minor oil leak from engine area

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

rear tyres wearing on inside and outside edges.

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 190,291 miles

Front brake hoses cracked.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 190,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake hoses cracked.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 180,528 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight play in n/s steering trackrod.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 180,528 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

Slight play in n/s steering trackrod.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 166,073 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 166,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 153,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 153,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 144,424 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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M972 FBJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M972 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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M972 FBJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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