MOT Status
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197,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint and offside front gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint and offside front gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underbody corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at bottom a pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox mount (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front door step corroded
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
oil leak
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front steering rack slight play
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front steering rack slight play
Oil leak ()
advise nearside inner wing corroded
advise oil leak
advise only just passed emissions test
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
advise nearside inner wing corroded
advise oil leak
advise only just passed emissions test
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure
judder on power steering
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
judder on power steering
Battery insecure
slight notchiness on power steering system
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
slight notchiness on power steering system
rear brakes only just passed on uneven application
rear disc corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear disc corroded
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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M198 WWF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 M198 WWF, 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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M198 WWF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 May 1995.
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