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M659 PKL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,559 mi
Last recorded177,559 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 PKL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 177,559 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion in front of nsf wheel

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 177,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General corrosion to entire under neath vehicle including suspension arms and subframe ect

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 176,379 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 175,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2017 175,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 174,734 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 174,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush but rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 171,436 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knocking in steering

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2015 171,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knocking in steering

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 168,343 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 166,687 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 166,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 161,305 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 161,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 157,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 153,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 153,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 151,512 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 151,512 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 148,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 144,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 140,145 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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M659 PKL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M659 PKL, 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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M659 PKL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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