MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
off side front wing taped up
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
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
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust box bracket broken
clutch pedal rubber missing
windscreen cracked but not in drivers view
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
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
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
exhaust blowing rear box
front (d) bushes
oil on exhaust system
screen cracked
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
n/s mirror
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
centre stop light
n/s mirror
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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