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M357 AVG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

134,231 mi
Last recorded134,231 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 AVG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 134,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 125,170 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 119,127 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 114,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 108,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2021 104,575 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 102,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,444 miles

childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 19 May 2016 79,104 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 78,192 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 78,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front tyre cracking and perished

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,127 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,316 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

offside rear outersill damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,082 miles

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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M357 AVG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M357 AVG, 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 M357 AVG registered?

M357 AVG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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