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M730 YBG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,246 mi
Last recorded178,246 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM730 YBG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 178,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 177,137 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 176,020 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 175,302 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 173,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 166,791 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 159,817 miles

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

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

engine has bad oil leak

rear springs weak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 159,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 150,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 150,501 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** catalytic converter blowing slightly but not effecting the emissions

aux belt cracked

lamdba light on

n/s headlamp dim

srs light on

Pass 14 May 2007 148,860 miles

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

emissions light on

screenwash light on

slight play in the bottom steering column

srs light on

Fail 1 May 2007 148,360 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

emissions light on

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

screenwash light on

slight play in the bottom steering column

srs light on

Pass 5 Apr 2006 141,620 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 141,620 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

** coolant leak **

** n/s/f tyre wearing on edges **

** n/s/r tyre bald on edges **

** strong advise ** †o/s/f tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

airbag warning light on dash

battery insecure

coolant level low

corrosion on exhaust

engine management light on dash

engine undershield broken

n/s and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes split

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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M730 YBG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc 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 M730 YBG, 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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What year was M730 YBG registered?

M730 YBG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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