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M412 SAN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

203,536 mi
Last recorded203,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM412 SAN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 203,536 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 201,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 201,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 199,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 197,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 197,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 195,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 195,437 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nsf and osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 192,439 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 190,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 186,679 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 185,384 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 180,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 169,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 163,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 158,226 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Feb 2011 150,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 142,533 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 134,718 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 134,718 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 126,990 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 119,571 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 119,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 119,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 114,182 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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M412 SAN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M412 SAN, 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 M412 SAN registered?

M412 SAN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M412 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M412 SAN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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