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M657 EGJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Lpg 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

251,982 mi
Last recorded251,982 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM657 EGJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 251,982 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 20 May 2026 251,982 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hitting suspension and LPG hose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional rotation....backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 243,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Mar 2025 243,081 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect earth fault (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jan 2024 235,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear lamps damaged

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 235,118 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear lamps damaged

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 225,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk button damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

Fail 9 Jan 2023 225,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk button damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2022 214,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded [Battery support]

Offside Front Inner inner wing corroded

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 207,547 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing

COOLANT LOW - COOLANT LEAK

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front inner wing corroded [battery support]

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 207,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

COOLANT LOW - COOLANT LEAK

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wing corroded [battery support]

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 193,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front shocks weak

Fail 3 Jul 2019 193,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front shocks weak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 183,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

engine oily

Fail 16 Jul 2018 183,082 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

engine oily

Pass 12 Jul 2017 170,909 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 157,822 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2016 157,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 144,841 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nsr tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 144,841 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nsr tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,433 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 132,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,221 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 120,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 115,713 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 108,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 102,303 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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M657 EGJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M657 EGJ, 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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M657 EGJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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