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M351 RNA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,960 mi
Last recorded198,960 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 RNA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 198,960 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 191,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 182,955 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 175,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 175,297 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MOISTURE BY FUEL TANK INLET BUT NO LEAK APPARENT

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive VERY SLIGHT ON REAR OF BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 175,297 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MOISTURE BY FUEL TANK INLET BUT NO LEAK APPARENT

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive VERY SLIGHT ON REAR OF BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 174,106 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 174,106 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 170,475 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 170,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 166,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 166,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 161,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 156,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 150,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 142,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 136,543 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 136,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake efficiencys passed test but were lower than expected to be.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 131,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front side-marker inop

rear brake disc's rusted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 127,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear drake disc's very rusted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 123,390 miles

both rear brake disc's very rusted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 114,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake disc's rusting

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre tread depth approx 3mm

offside rear tyre tread depth approx 3mm

rear number plate deteriorating

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2007 108,266 miles

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

Note! P.A.S. high pressure pipe (pump to rack) is very rusty but not leaking at time of test.

O/S/R brakes binding slightly.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 108,266 miles

Note! P.A.S. high pressure pipe (pump to rack) is very rusty but not leaking at time of test.

O/S/R brakes binding slightly.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,625 miles

Pass and advise rear exhaust clamps badly rusted.

Pass with VERY strong advise... P.A.S pipes rusting very badly!

Pass 28 Sep 2005 92,180 miles

Nearside 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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M351 RNA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 M351 RNA, 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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M351 RNA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M351 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M351 RNA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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