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BIL 3057

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,473 mi
Last recorded167,473 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 3057
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 167,473 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components, Welding repairs, Underside of vehicle undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 3 May 2024 164,086 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2023 164,067 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2023 164,063 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2021 162,838 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components light corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 162,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension components light corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 162,031 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points and rear/ inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underbody light corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 158,721 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch by cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch by cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar structure corroded

Unidentified knock from the steering

Pass 28 Sep 2018 155,805 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

tow bar bracket corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 155,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

tow bar bracket corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 153,780 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

inner winds corroded

something sounds loose in the offside rear parking brake drum

Fail 27 Sep 2017 153,779 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded rack pipe (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

inner winds corroded

something sounds loose in the offside rear parking brake drum

Pass 22 Sep 2016 151,176 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 148,382 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear hand brake effort only just met standard (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 145,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 145,949 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 143,710 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 143,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 140,983 miles

exhaust mounts light rust.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 139,594 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 139,591 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 136,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 132,787 miles

rear axle bushes perrishing. all brake flexi hoses perrishing.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 128,348 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 128,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 123,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 119,940 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 119,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 114,104 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 114,102 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BIL 3057 is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BIL 3057, 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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BIL 3057 is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 October 1995.

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