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M782 VJL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2318cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,548 mi
Last recorded157,548 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 VJL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,318cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 157,548 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 153,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 151,602 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MId section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 151,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MId section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 149,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 141,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 141,723 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,432 miles

Front backing plate starting to corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 141,405 miles

Oil leak multiple ones ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 141,275 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

exhaust system has general corrodion

general corrosion under vehicle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 141,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 141,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 138,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,894 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 132,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight blow on middle section of exhaust

travel on hand brake leaver

Pass 7 May 2010 129,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 126,523 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 122,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 119,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 115,565 miles

all steel pipes greased+slight play in steering rack

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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M782 VJL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,318cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M782 VJL, 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 M782 VJL registered?

M782 VJL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 September 1995.

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