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M135 VMG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 VMG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 130,401 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 130,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working Linkage broken (3.4 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,273 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 130,273 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 127,647 miles

middle exhaust deteriorated

nearside wiper deteriorated

rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,712 miles

Both rear ferrules slightly corroded

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake slight travel

Pass 15 Mar 2018 126,077 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and blowing slightly

front rear plates deteriorated

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,655 miles

offside rear sidewall deteriorated

rear reg plate faded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 122,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,547 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 119,589 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 118,110 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,896 miles

steering rack is leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2010 112,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres are badly cracked around the wall of tyre

steering rack has a minor leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 112,944 miles

rear tyres are badly cracked around the wall of tyre

steering rack has a minor leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,400 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 109,400 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 106,161 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,832 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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M135 VMG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M135 VMG, 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 M135 VMG registered?

M135 VMG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 March 1995.

Is M135 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M135 VMG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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