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M788 OCK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

232,119 mi
Last recorded232,119 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 OCK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 232,119 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 230,438 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 230,423 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 228,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 228,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 226,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 226,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier box section, holes and corrosion (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe, between rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front flexi hoses, cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shockers, damp and outer casings corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 224,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

dash bored changed, august 2021, second hand one high mileage

Fail 23 Feb 2022 224,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fit new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fit new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

dash bored changed, august 2021, second hand one high mileage

Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,892 miles

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

corrosion to nearside, inner wing

handbrake cable, corroding to offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Feb 2020 128,882 miles

Offside Rear tyre, cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

front flexi hoses cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,919 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear lower inner sills

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,919 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working fit new bulb (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear lower inner sills

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 123,969 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Feb 2016 122,545 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 122,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 120,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s front flexi hoses cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2014 118,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 118,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,484 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2011 112,089 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2010 109,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 102,200 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 96,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 96,831 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 92,225 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 87,817 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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M788 OCK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M788 OCK, 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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M788 OCK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 January 1995.

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