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M636 RCF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,152 mi
Last recorded229,152 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM636 RCF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 229,152 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 229,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 222,663 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 222,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 217,003 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 216,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 212,506 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 208,364 miles

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exaust blow between boxes but not exssive (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 204,964 miles

Offside Rear OUTER SILL RUSTY

Pass 12 Oct 2018 200,981 miles

O/S REAR SILL RUSTY

Pass 11 Aug 2017 199,410 miles

BATTERY BOX / SEAT VERY BADLY RUSTED

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING BADLY (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 199,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 195,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 190,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 185,243 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 150,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 181,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 181,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 177,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 173,093 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 168,632 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 163,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 163,760 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 158,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M636 RCF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M636 RCF, 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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M636 RCF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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