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M247 VCT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

238,464 mi
Last recorded238,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM247 VCT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 238,464 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2026 238,456 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 238,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 235,363 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 235,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 225,144 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 225,138 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 215,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 203,711 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 203,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 195,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 195,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 191,302 miles

brake pedal ant- slip worn

n/side front tyre low tread outer edge

slight movement o/side rack

Fail 18 Mar 2019 191,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal ant- slip worn

n/side front tyre low tread outer edge

slight movement o/side rack

Pass 19 Mar 2018 185,707 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside front and rear brake discs corroded outer faces

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and joint (7.1.2)

Rear both tyres slight cracking

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 185,707 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside front and rear brake discs corroded outer faces

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and joint (7.1.2)

Rear both tyres slight cracking

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 178,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 175,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 170,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 165,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 159,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 159,981 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 154,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 148,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 143,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 136,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 128,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 119,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 110,695 miles

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

Offside Front 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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M247 VCT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 M247 VCT, 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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M247 VCT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M247 VCT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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