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M226 XHY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

242,812 mi
Last recorded242,812 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 XHY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 242,812 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front inner anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section holed going into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

bad oil leak engine bay area and dripping onto floor

off side lower wing tapped up

Pass 19 Mar 2024 237,329 miles

off side front wing taped up

Fail 15 Mar 2024 237,082 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side front wing taped up

Pass 1 Mar 2023 231,408 miles

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

Nearside Front wind screen cracked

play in steering joints

under vehicle corrosion and springs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 224,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 215,005 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 11 Mar 2021 215,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 6 Mar 2020 207,482 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

crack in windscreen near side

off side front wing taped up

Fail 19 Feb 2020 207,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play upper both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

near side front windscreen cracked

off side front wing been taped up

Pass 17 Aug 2018 193,153 miles

exhaust blowing rear box

Pass 17 Aug 2017 185,873 miles

front (d) bushes

oil on exhaust system

screen cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2017 185,873 miles

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 (d) bushes

inside edge o/s/r tyre

oil on exhaust system

screen cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2016 176,874 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s mirror

o/s/f seat belt release button cover missing and n/s/f cover incomplete

o/s/r lens

rack leaking both ends

slight play both rear wheels

tow bar electrics loose

Fail 18 Aug 2016 176,874 miles

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion win g (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

o/s mirror

o/s/f seat belt release button cover missing and n/s/f cover incomplete

o/s/r lens

rack leaking both ends

slight play both rear wheels

tow bar electrics loose

Pass 21 Jul 2015 166,981 miles

heavy oil leak

o/s mirror

o/s/f seat back / fore movment

o/s/f seatbelt anchorage

o/s/f wing corroded and holed

rear lens broken

slight rack leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 166,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy oil leak

o/s mirror

o/s/f seat back / fore movment

o/s/f seatbelt anchorage

o/s/f wing corroded and holed

rear lens broken

slight rack leak

tow bar electrics insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2014 158,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

osf seat belt receiver

osr light lens

Fail 14 Aug 2014 158,447 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

osf seat belt receiver

osr light lens

Pass 20 Aug 2013 149,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 138,229 miles

n/s mirror

Fail 20 Aug 2012 138,229 miles

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

centre stop light

n/s mirror

Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,774 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 128,774 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 118,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 107,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2009 107,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2008 101,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,206 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 93,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 81,226 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M226 XHY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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