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M608 YOW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

208,690 mi
Last recorded208,690 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM608 YOW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 208,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 206,162 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 22 Jan 2024 203,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 203,465 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 201,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 201,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under battery carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under airbox (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 199,935 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 199,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm insecure. locking against offside wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 197,522 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 195,347 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 193,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 190,508 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 190,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 187,660 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 180,954 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 175,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 175,280 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 168,865 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 164,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 159,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 154,074 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 148,162 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 143,335 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 139,327 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 134,241 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 130,259 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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M608 YOW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M608 YOW, 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 M608 YOW registered?

M608 YOW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 February 1995.

Is M608 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M608 YOW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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