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M982 KFJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,578 mi
Last recorded168,578 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 KFJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 168,578 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 168,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 157,595 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 157,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 144,156 miles

Brake fluid in poor condition

Engine bay/ inner wings/ Chassis corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hand brake pivot pin corroding & will soon need attension

Horn poor

N/S/R light lense cracked

N/S/R number plate light in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2010 144,156 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake fluid in poor condition

Engine bay/ inner wings/ Chassis corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hand brake pivot pin corroding & will soon need attension

Horn poor

N/S/R light lense cracked

N/S/R number plate light in poor condition

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 132,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 132,124 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 120,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 111,160 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 111,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 103,708 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 103,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Volvo 900 Series reliability report

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M982 KFJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M982 KFJ, 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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M982 KFJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 January 1995.

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