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M638 EHW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,400 mi
Last recorded176,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 EHW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 176,400 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 176,371 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 176,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 176,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 175,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 174,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pad anti rattle springs missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 173,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 169,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 162,697 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 161,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 159,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 59,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M638 EHW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M638 EHW, 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 M638 EHW registered?

M638 EHW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 May 1995.

Is M638 EHW safe to buy?

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