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940 VOL

1996 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

118,621 mi
Last recorded118,621 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo 900 Series132,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940 VOL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 118,621 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 117,926 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 117,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 115,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 114,161 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 114,161 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,488 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear silencer support strap heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,815 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,783 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,599 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 105,842 miles

slight oil mist around o/s/r shock absorber

surface cracking both front flexible hoses

Fail 11 Feb 2011 105,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight oil mist around o/s/r shock absorber

surface cracking both front flexible hoses

Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box developing corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2009 97,047 miles

o/s front tyre worn low/bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,803 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,357 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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940 VOL is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 132,823 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 940 VOL, 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 30 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 940 VOL registered?

940 VOL is a 1996 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 940 VOL safe to buy?

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