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M986 UBM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

280,235 mi
Last recorded280,235 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 UBM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 280,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 273,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 273,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 265,172 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 265,172 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 257,003 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 248,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 239,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 231,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 224,385 miles

rear box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2011 214,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 204,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 191,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 182,859 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 170,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 161,569 miles

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

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

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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M986 UBM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M986 UBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M986 UBM registered?

M986 UBM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M986 UBM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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