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M65 RUX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,129 mi
Last recorded196,129 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 RUX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 196,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 194,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 191,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 190,466 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 189,271 miles

Battery Tray Corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 188,552 miles

Battery housing corroded but not weakened

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

Tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2019 188,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 187,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 186,842 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 185,499 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 185,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 184,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 179,495 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 175,778 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 167,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 164,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 160,040 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 160,000 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 154,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 154,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 151,093 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 147,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 142,376 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 142,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M65 RUX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M65 RUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M65 RUX registered?

M65 RUX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is M65 RUX safe to buy?

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