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M138 KPD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

219,675 mi
Last recorded219,675 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 KPD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 219,675 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 213,312 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill closing panel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Sill closing panel corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 205,810 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 205,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect FITTED UPSIDE DOWN (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 201,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearing excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 201,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearing excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure foremost torque reaction bush mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 196,663 miles

Offside headlamp aim ON high limit

offside & nearside parking brake balance significantly imbalanced

Pass 30 Jan 2019 188,706 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 182,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre balding on the edges.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 180,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 177,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 173,190 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 173,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 168,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 168,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 164,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 159,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 159,266 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 152,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 145,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 139,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 134,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 128,870 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 122,953 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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M138 KPD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M138 KPD, 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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M138 KPD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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