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M450 BRV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

260,176 mi
Last recorded260,176 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM450 BRV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 260,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded and holed but not within a pre-scribed area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 250,134 miles

Long foot brake pedal travel

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 247,999 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged.

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 240,799 miles

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2021 240,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2020 232,378 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch area has some corrosion

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 224,830 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 224,830 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 219,884 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Slight wear to steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2017 214,281 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2016 209,729 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 209,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 205,761 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 200,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 196,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 192,746 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 187,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 181,234 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2010 181,139 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 173,369 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 164,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 154,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2006 142,437 miles

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

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

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

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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M450 BRV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M450 BRV, 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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M450 BRV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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