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M617 WJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

317,234 mi
Last recorded317,234 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 WJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 317,234 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 313,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 307,074 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 306,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 300,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 292,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 285,208 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 284,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 276,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 263,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 253,147 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 253,142 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 242,894 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)

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

corrosion started on both front inner wings

Pass 16 Apr 2016 231,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 223,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 214,058 miles

Both rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Apr 2013 204,188 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Rear tyres worn to 2mm, offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2012 195,629 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 183,541 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 170,710 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 170,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 158,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008 146,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 135,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 125,999 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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M617 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M617 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 M617 WJO registered?

M617 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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