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M574 TKX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,921 mi
Last recorded179,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM574 TKX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 179,921 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Rear seat bases missing

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres looks slightly under inflated

Fail 8 Jan 2020 179,920 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Rear seat bases missing

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres looks slightly under inflated

Pass 13 Dec 2018 179,467 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight leak from catalyst section of exhaust.

Some damage to o/s front wheel rim.

Various suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 179,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn metal to metal with disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

O/s rear brake disc is corroded.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight leak from catalyst section of exhaust.

Some damage to o/s front wheel rim.

Various suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 178,953 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s front brake is binding slightly.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Slight leak from catalyst section of exhaust.

Some fluctuation on rear braking efforts.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 178,944 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In the tread. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In the tread. 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s front brake is binding slightly.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Slight leak from catalyst section of exhaust.

Some fluctuation on rear braking efforts.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 178,041 miles

both rear discs corroded

corrosion under vehicle

front anti roll bar front bushes perishing

front number plate in poor condition

oil on engine

oil on engine

power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 176,684 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock weak

bad oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

oil light on

Fail 16 Dec 2015 176,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure wheel arch badly corroded (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock weak

bad oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

oil light on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 175,449 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 173,937 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 173,937 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 172,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 170,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 169,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corroded

o/s/r has nail in tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2010 169,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corroded

o/s/r has nail in tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 167,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 167,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 165,036 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 165,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 162,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 160,128 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 160,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 157,203 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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M574 TKX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M574 TKX, 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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M574 TKX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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