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M638 GAP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

200,074 mi
Last recorded200,074 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 GAP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 200,074 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 200,074 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 197,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint,boot deteriorating also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 197,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working independantly from headlights (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint,boot deteriorating also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 191,238 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 191,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 186,757 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 186,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 179,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 174,247 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 167,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 165,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake very slight bind

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

Pass 30 May 2017 159,908 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 159,908 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 156,948 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 153,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 145,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 145,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 143,957 miles

battery loose but secure

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

Fail 11 May 2013 143,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery loose but secure

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

Pass 5 May 2012 141,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 136,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 135,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 133,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 132,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 129,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 124,594 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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M638 GAP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GAP, 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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M638 GAP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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