MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NEAR SIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
REAR EXHAUST ,TAIL BOX,CLAMP CORRODED,BUT SECURE.
REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING ,WIRED BUT SECURE.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
NEAR SIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
REAR EXHAUST ,TAIL BOX,CLAMP CORRODED,BUT SECURE.
REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING ,WIRED BUT SECURE.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both lower front wishbone rear bushes perished
exhaust heavily corroded
exhust backbox secured with wire
front brake hoses starting to perish
front brake pads not visable
h/brake travel high
n/s/f h/lamp cracked
o/s/r handbrake cable corroded
rear shocks corroded
rear wheels slightly noisey when spun
slight binding at both front wheels
slight freeplay at steering wheel
steering judders on lock to lock when on turnplates
steering rack damp
Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both lower front wishbone rear bushes perished
exhaust heavily corroded
exhust backbox secured with wire
front brake hoses starting to perish
front brake pads not visable
h/brake travel high
n/s/f h/lamp cracked
o/s/r handbrake cable corroded
rear shocks corroded
rear wheels slightly noisey when spun
slight binding at both front wheels
slight freeplay at steering wheel
steering judders on lock to lock when on turnplates
steering rack damp
NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE,OUTER WALL SOME PERRISHING.
REAR EXHAUST BOX CLAMP/BRACKET REPLACED WITH WIRE,BUT SECURE
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE,OUTER WALL SOME PERRISHING.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR EXHAUST BOX CLAMP/BRACKET REPLACED WITH WIRE,BUT SECURE
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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M226 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M226 WJO, 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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M226 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 May 1995.
Is M226 WJO safe to buy?
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