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M323 BLF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,908 mi
Last recorded171,908 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 BLF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 171,908 miles

Engine hunting at idle

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 171,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine hunting at idle

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 166,525 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mount play

Pass 12 Sep 2017 161,923 miles

alternator belt fraying.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 155,743 miles

185/65/15 88h

front brake disc backing plates corroded / holed

horn performance poor

n/s/f brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

o/s and n/s front brake hose retaining clips missing

o/s number plate light dim

rev counter reading inaccurate / irratic

slight deterioration to front compliance bushes and antiroll bar link bushes

stone chip to o/s headlight glass

tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 7.5mm

Fail 20 Sep 2016 155,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

185/65/15 88h

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

front brake disc backing plates corroded / holed

horn performance poor

n/s/f brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

o/s and n/s front brake hose retaining clips missing

o/s number plate light dim

rev counter reading inaccurate / irratic

slight deterioration to front compliance bushes and antiroll bar link bushes

stone chip to o/s headlight glass

tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 1.6mm on limit, o/s/r 0.00mm below limit

Pass 23 Sep 2015 150,011 miles

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

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

n/s/and o/s front brake hose retaining clips missing

tyre tread depths both front 7mm both rear 2mm 185/65R15 88H

Fail 22 Sep 2015 150,009 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

n/s/and o/s front brake hose retaining clips missing

rear brake pads appear low

tyre tread depths both front 7mm both rear 2mm 185/65R15 88H

Pass 30 Sep 2014 144,869 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

tread depths: both front on 7.5mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 138,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades smearing

noise within o/s parking brake drum when wheel rotated

o/s number plate light dull

tyre tread depths both front 5mm both rear 3mm 185/65R15 88H

Pass 9 Oct 2013 138,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades smearing

noise within o/s parking brake drum when wheel rotated

o/s number plate light dull

tyre tread depths both front 5mm both rear 3mm 185/65R15 88H

Pass 9 Oct 2012 131,448 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 131,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 125,644 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

tail box mount broken but exhaust system still adequatly supported

washer warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2010 119,916 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 113,334 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 113,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 107,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 101,593 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,859 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 88,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing badley on outer edge and very near to legal limit(replace)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2006 88,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing badley on outer edge and very near to limit(repace)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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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M323 BLF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M323 BLF, 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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M323 BLF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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