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HCL 10V

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

204,811 mi
Last recorded204,811 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 10V
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 204,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front heavy corrosion around non prescribed area(s

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near and Offside, inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 203,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front heavy corrosion around non prescribed area(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near and Offside, inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 202,508 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front HEAVY CORROSION to a non supportive structure under the washer bottle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear bush contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leak(s) from the engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near and Offside, Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Near and Offside, Front and Rear (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

screen washer weak

Fail 23 Apr 2024 202,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Near and Offside 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack and pipe dripping oil (2.1.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front HEAVY CORROSION to a non supportive structure under the washer bottle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear bush contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leak(s) from the engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Near and Offside, Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Near and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Near and Offside, Front and Rear (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

screen washer weak

Pass 4 May 2023 200,976 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area and Above (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 200,976 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions both co and Hc's excessively high and engine has mis-fire(s) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray/mount HEAVILY CORRODED (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area and Above (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 199,032 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak(s) engine and surrounding area(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leak/leaks (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 199,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn HUB MOUNTED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak(s) engine and surrounding area(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leak/leaks (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 196,722 miles

corrosion to front inner arches

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

corrosion around n/s/r jacking point

Pass 21 May 2020 194,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 191,829 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 188,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

corrosion n/s/f inside arch and n/s/r jacking point

Fail 18 Apr 2018 188,992 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion n/s/f inside arch and n/s/r jacking point

Pass 7 Apr 2017 185,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 181,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 181,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 176,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 172,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 169,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 166,472 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 161,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 161,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 156,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 156,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 151,238 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 145,824 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Apr 2008 145,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 2 May 2007 140,758 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 140,758 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 136,501 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 136,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HCL 10V is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 HCL 10V, 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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HCL 10V is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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