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M705 XMJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,896 mi
Last recorded182,896 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM705 XMJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 182,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 182,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 177,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 173,550 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 166,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 166,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 163,100 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 163,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower cable broken

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 159,998 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 158,102 miles

Exhaust slight blowing in places

Nearside Front Brakes slight bind

Rear Parking brake lincages worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 154,757 miles

Exhaust slight blowing in places

N/s/front brakes slight bind

Rear parking brake lincages worn on braket

Pass 20 Mar 2014 150,898 miles

Exhaust system slight blowing from joints

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 146,007 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 140,323 miles

Front to rear exaust system deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2011 134,568 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear diff slightly noisy

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 134,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear diff slightly noisy

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 127,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 121,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 115,338 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 115,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 108,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 101,812 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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M705 XMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XMJ, 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 M705 XMJ registered?

M705 XMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 July 1995.

Is M705 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M705 XMJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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