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M637 WPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

271,168 mi
Last recorded271,168 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM637 WPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 271,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 268,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 263,694 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 263,690 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 259,963 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 255,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 247,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 242,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 239,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 18 Sep 2017 239,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2016 234,229 miles

Whole of underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2016 232,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear park brake cable corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 224,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 224,416 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 212,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid level at minimum

Fail 25 Feb 2014 212,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level at minimum

Pass 7 Feb 2013 204,518 miles

CORROSION ON FUEL TANK STRAPS

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR SEATS REMOVED NOT IN USE (7 SEATER)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 197,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 196,994 miles

both rear light clusters faded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 196,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

rear petrol flap missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 188,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 177,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 165,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 165,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 155,011 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 145,440 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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M637 WPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M637 WPP, 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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M637 WPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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