MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front no plate cracked
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front no plate cracked
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front no plate cracked
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M297 SVJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 M297 SVJ, 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 M297 SVJ registered?
M297 SVJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 April 1995.
Is M297 SVJ safe to buy?
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