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M310 PTF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

173,065 mi
Last recorded173,065 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM310 PTF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 173,065 miles

nsr brake noisey

Fail 31 Jul 2026 173,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

nsr brake noisey

Pass 6 Aug 2025 171,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 166,438 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2023 159,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 153,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 153,828 miles

Brake cable damaged excessively frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 152,908 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 151,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 149,483 miles

Engine management light on

Offside handbrake cable deteriated

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

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 8 Aug 2017 149,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light on

Offside handbrake cable deteriated

Offside rear tyre soft

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

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 15 Aug 2016 147,433 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 144,800 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 144,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 142,243 miles

rear number plate poor

Fail 14 Aug 2014 142,243 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak on engine

rear number plate poor

Fail 9 Aug 2013 139,246 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

near side rear lamp lens damaged but servicable

Pass 9 Aug 2013 139,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

near side rear lamp lens damaged but servicable

Pass 14 Aug 2012 134,678 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 134,678 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 129,547 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust blow on manifold

Horn poor and not very effective

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Aug 2011 129,547 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust blow on manifold

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

Horn poor and not very effective

Nearside rear lamp damaged

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Sep 2010 124,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 121,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 111,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 111,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 100,411 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 90,697 miles

Offside Rear 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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M310 PTF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey 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 M310 PTF, 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 M310 PTF registered?

M310 PTF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is M310 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M310 PTF 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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