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M779 GMR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,333 mi
Last recorded222,333 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 GMR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 222,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 221,916 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 215,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 215,411 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 208,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 208,812 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 205,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 205,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 200,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 199,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 196,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 194,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 191,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 188,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 185,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 182,637 miles

all front suspension bushes are perished

both rear spring mountings are perished

Fail 21 Mar 2012 182,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front suspension bushes are perished

both rear spring mountings are perished

Pass 29 Sep 2010 181,516 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)

n/s outer sill damaged

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 29 Sep 2010 181,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 29 Sep 2009 179,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 179,306 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 174,634 miles

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

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

damage to n/s outter sill

Fail 29 Sep 2008 174,633 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s outter sill

Pass 29 Sep 2007 168,062 miles

1 n/s sill section damaged 2 n/s/f + o/s/f flexible brake hoses perishing 3 n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2007 168,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1 n/s sill section damaged 2 n/s/f + o/s/f flexible brake hoses perishing 3 n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2006 161,976 miles

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

O/S/R shock absorber leaking slightly

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 152,111 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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M779 GMR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M779 GMR, 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 M779 GMR registered?

M779 GMR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 June 1995.

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