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M216 EHU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,682 mi
Last recorded157,682 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 EHU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,682 miles

underside of vehicle surface rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2024 157,351 miles

underside of vehicle is surface rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,994 miles

underside of vehicle is surface rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,019 miles

ABS light came on during test but went out

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated O2 sensor wires have been cut (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear rubber mount deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

both nearside brake discs pitting

co level high

coolant level low

offside rear handbrake low effort

offside sill slight damage

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 8 Nov 2022 154,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

ABS light came on during test but went out

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated O2 sensor wires have been cut (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear rubber mount deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

both nearside brake discs pitting

co level high

coolant level low

offside rear handbrake low effort

offside sill slight damage

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 9 Nov 2021 150,454 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 150,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 149,788 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 149,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 149,582 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 144,542 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 148,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 145,828 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 145,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 142,912 miles

Exhaust noisy at manifold (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 139,794 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 135,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 135,965 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 132,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 132,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 129,361 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 126,476 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 126,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 122,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 122,248 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 118,621 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 118,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,934 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 110,788 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 106,893 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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M216 EHU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M216 EHU, 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 M216 EHU registered?

M216 EHU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M216 EHU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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