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M679 HEC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,807 mi
Last recorded116,807 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 HEC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 116,807 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORODED.NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 116,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORODED.NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,006 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 116,006 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 114,562 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F WHEEL ARCHES SIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Jul 2022 113,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,769 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 112,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,872 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,653 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 108,309 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 108,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,345 miles

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 103,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,754 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,748 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,360 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,129 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 86,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 86,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 73,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,521 miles

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

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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M679 HEC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M679 HEC, 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 M679 HEC registered?

M679 HEC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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