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M451 DAP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

204,779 mi
Last recorded204,779 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM451 DAP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 204,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 200,915 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 194,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 189,883 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 185,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 181,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 178,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 172,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 166,798 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 160,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 155,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 151,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 147,553 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 147,537 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 143,874 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 139,299 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 134,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 125,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 115,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 110,016 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,777 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 105,458 miles

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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M451 DAP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M451 DAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M451 DAP?

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What year was M451 DAP registered?

M451 DAP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M451 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M451 DAP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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