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M461 OCY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,793 mi
Last recorded139,793 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 OCY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 139,793 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass ()

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front mud flaps loose

Fail 18 Jul 2022 139,793 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front mud flaps loose

Pass 14 Jun 2021 136,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 136,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges, outer edge near bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 133,809 miles

variuos suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,945 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight surface corrosion around offside rear jacking point

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,906 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 115,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 107,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 101,392 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 101,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 93,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 82,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,654 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 77,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 144,501 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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M461 OCY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M461 OCY, 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 M461 OCY registered?

M461 OCY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M461 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M461 OCY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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