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M981 FBJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

257,245 mi
Last recorded257,245 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 FBJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 257,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 257,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 255,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 253,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 247,875 miles

handbrake travell

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 235,063 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 235,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

filler pipe into side of tank damp

n/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 21 Apr 2008 222,144 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washer fluid level low

Pass 19 Apr 2007 207,339 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 207,212 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 192,855 miles

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

offside rear tyre bald on the inner edge

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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M981 FBJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel 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 M981 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 M981 FBJ registered?

M981 FBJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M981 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M981 FBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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