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M257 JOX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

132,554 mi
Last recorded132,554 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 JOX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 132,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear starting in both track control arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 132,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear starting in both track control arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,411 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 132,370 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brakes tight when turned by hand

No.plate lights dim

Fail 19 Aug 2024 132,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brakes tight when turned by hand

No.plate lights dim

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat does not move forward or back

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 132,238 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat does not move forward or back

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 132,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 132,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has multiple holes in (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,890 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 131,890 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 131,860 miles

Offside Rear brake pads , anti -rattle - spring missing.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 131,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,937 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion / hole under battery

Pass 9 Aug 2017 128,780 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills , behind jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Rear one exhaust mount broken / insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2017 128,766 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills , behind jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Rear one exhaust mount broken / insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2016 127,232 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear one exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Aug 2016 127,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,497 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 127,497 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 123,912 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 123,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,181 miles

Corrosion hole in offside front inner wing outside prescribed areas.

Nearside rack gaiter slightly insecure and not allowing dust or dirt to enter.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 122,170 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion hole in offside front inner wing outside prescribed areas.

Nearside rack gaiter slightly insecure and not allowing dust or dirt to enter.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 119,394 miles

Both wipers in poor condition.

Horn badly corroded.

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 119,394 miles

Both wipers in poor condition.

Horn badly corroded.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,718 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 117,708 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer 1 mount broken ;

nearside sill damaged (jacking point )

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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M257 JOX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 M257 JOX, 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 M257 JOX registered?

M257 JOX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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