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M520 WJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,590 mi
Last recorded182,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 WJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 182,590 miles

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Fail 5 Jul 2018 182,590 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from steering rack unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 3 Aug 2017 179,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 176,500 miles

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 14 Aug 2015 174,223 miles

SOME UNDERSIDE SURFACE RUST

Fail 14 Aug 2015 174,223 miles

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

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

SOME UNDERSIDE SURFACE RUST

Pass 1 Aug 2014 172,557 miles

surface rust evident underbody, brake, steering & suspension parts

Pass 29 Jul 2013 170,029 miles

Ball joints boots perishing.

Hazard warning lamp cover missing.

N/S/F seat buckle button cover missing.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Slight oil deposits noted on pas pump area.

Suspension & steering bushes perishing.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 169,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joints boots perishing.

Hazard warning lamp cover missing.

N/S/F seat buckle button cover missing.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Slight oil deposits noted on pas pump area.

Suspension & steering bushes perishing.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 166,451 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 162,526 miles

N/S steering rack gaitor slightly perished

N/S/F outer position light inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011 162,526 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

N/S steering rack gaitor slightly perished

N/S/F outer position light inoperative

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 May 2010 161,513 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 154,930 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 154,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 148,011 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 138,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 124,378 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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M520 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M520 WJO, 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 M520 WJO registered?

M520 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M520 WJO safe to buy?

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