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M458 VAJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,246 mi
Last recorded175,246 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 VAJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 175,246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 169,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 166,648 miles

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, under vehicle covered by substance

Pass 18 Feb 2023 162,734 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusty on under side

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2023 162,723 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chips on windscreen

surface rust on under side

Pass 6 Oct 2021 157,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corroded front to rear

Fail 27 Sep 2021 157,511 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corroded front to rear

Pass 5 Nov 2020 156,136 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear subframe corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 155,659 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 154,227 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

parking brake has little reserve travel

under body corroded brake pipes corroded rear shocks corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 154,227 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. dosent move forward and back (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

parking brake has little reserve travel

under body corroded brake pipes corroded rear shocks corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 149,132 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 142,180 miles

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

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2015 135,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 128,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 124,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,557 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf & rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2012 115,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

osf & rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2011 106,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2011 105,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 98,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 93,986 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 84,185 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 64,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 64,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 43,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,772 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 42,772 miles

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

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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M458 VAJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M458 VAJ, 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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M458 VAJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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