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M986 UFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 UFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,178 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,164 miles

suspention componants rusty

under body corroding in parts

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,657 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,786 miles

rear floors starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,861 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 90,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,616 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,396 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

there is a slight oil leak from n/side steering gaiter

Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

there is a slight oil leak from n/side steering gaiter

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front engine oil tray insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2007 77,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,114 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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M986 UFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M986 UFC, 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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M986 UFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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