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M512 VJL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,454 mi
Last recorded93,454 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,290 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 91,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 91,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 90,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 89,019 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 89,019 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,876 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 79,876 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 71,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 69,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 67,690 miles

Fuel pipes loose near front

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,032 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 45,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,100 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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M512 VJL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M512 VJL, 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 M512 VJL?

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What year was M512 VJL registered?

M512 VJL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M512 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M512 VJL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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