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M987 DLA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,803 mi
Last recorded140,803 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 DLA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 140,803 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour cover missing (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear both sides axle bushes slight play detected

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 136,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear sill area has surface rust

Pass 2 Jan 2014 132,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 131,349 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 131,346 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 123,677 miles

Temporary horn switch fitted on wiper switch

Temporary repair to rear handbrake cable

Fail 9 Nov 2011 123,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Temporary horn switch fitted on wiper switch

Temporary repair to rear handbrake cable

Pass 12 Nov 2010 121,359 miles

Rear top suspension arms,rear bushes worn

Slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 10 Nov 2009 119,302 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,012 miles

N/S/F spot light not working

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 113,283 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 109,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 105,155 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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M987 DLA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M987 DLA, 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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M987 DLA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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