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M198 WWF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,243 mi
Last recorded197,243 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 WWF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 197,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 196,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 196,685 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 196,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 195,448 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2019 195,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 189,621 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 189,618 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 182,274 miles

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 182,270 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 176,983 miles

advise nearside inner wing corroded

advise oil leak

advise only just passed emissions test

Fail 22 Feb 2016 176,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 174,835 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 174,833 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 173,782 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 173,772 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 171,573 miles

Battery insecure

judder on power steering

Fail 28 Jan 2013 171,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 165,087 miles

Battery insecure

slight notchiness on power steering system

Fail 20 Dec 2011 165,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

slight notchiness on power steering system

Pass 22 Dec 2010 164,577 miles

rear brakes only just passed on uneven application

rear disc corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2010 164,577 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 162,932 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 162,931 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 160,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 159,055 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 156,963 miles

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

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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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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