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M705 WSN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,324 mi
Last recorded212,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 WSN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 212,324 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s rear footbrake effort slightly low

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2019 212,324 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s rear footbrake effort slightly low

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 205,825 miles

1 of 2 n/s washer jets inop

corrosion rear jacking points

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 195,641 miles

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

footbrake effort close to minimum effort

front x member corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 195,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

footbrake effort close to minimum effort

front x member corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 182,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

front x member corroded

o/s front and both rear brake back plates corroded

o/s rear handbrake slightly low

Pass 29 Apr 2015 182,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

front x member corroded

o/s front and both rear brake back plates corroded

o/s rear handbrake slightly low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 171,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 159,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 156,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 153,276 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 149,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 145,602 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 141,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 137,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 134,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M705 WSN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M705 WSN, 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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M705 WSN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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