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M512 VFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,484 mi
Last recorded143,484 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 VFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 143,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 140,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 129,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 124,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 118,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,634 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

ignition switch worn

Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,562 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel pulling up to stop (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

ignition switch worn

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,699 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,699 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 91,990 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 91,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,944 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,365 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,818 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 61,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,778 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,326 miles

heavy rust in rear h/brake cables

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,167 miles

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

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

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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M512 VFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M512 VFC, 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 M512 VFC registered?

M512 VFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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