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M61 RPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,199 mi
Last recorded123,199 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 RPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 123,199 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 123,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weld plate on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 119,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 108,713 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 102,914 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 102,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,306 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,642 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Both rear lamps has small cracks

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,642 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Both rear lamps has small cracks

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,583 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,561 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,561 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,935 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust back box baffles noisy

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,620 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,595 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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M61 RPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M61 RPP, 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 M61 RPP registered?

M61 RPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M61 RPP safe to buy?

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