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M618 DLB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,193 mi
Last recorded137,193 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 DLB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 137,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 134,235 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 124,150 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,060 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,673 miles

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

boot strut not staying open

rear lights lens cracked, both

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear O/s and N/s lamp cracked damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,482 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,569 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,582 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Direction indicator damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre and wall cut

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 97,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,225 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,618 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wall cut

offside front lower windscreen has damage of 170 mm out side swept area

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear tyre wall cut

o/s/front tyre wall cut

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,576 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,098 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 84,074 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside lower Corner Windscreen Crack

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,776 miles

FRont screen cracked on offside bottom corner..Rattling noise from engine

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,133 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 73,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,990 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 64,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,006 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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M618 DLB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M618 DLB, 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 M618 DLB registered?

M618 DLB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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