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M986 XCM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,221 mi
Last recorded166,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 XCM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 166,221 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 163,704 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 163,704 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 159,029 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 155,808 miles

slight damage to front subframe at n/s.

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 XCM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCM, 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

How do I check the history of M986 XCM?

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What year was M986 XCM registered?

M986 XCM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M986 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M986 XCM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M986 XCM have outstanding finance?

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