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M740 WVW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,834 mi
Last recorded139,834 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 WVW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 139,834 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Types)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills)(Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,253 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,889 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack boot slightly twisted

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,372 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 121,367 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,635 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 118,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 112,542 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 112,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,655 miles

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2017 98,124 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 96,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,574 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,795 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,289 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 85,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,571 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 80,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 76,873 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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M740 WVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M740 WVW, 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 M740 WVW registered?

M740 WVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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