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M797 PAG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

176,846 mi
Last recorded176,846 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 PAG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 176,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 173,629 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 9 Dec 2024 173,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 27 Nov 2024 173,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 168,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 168,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 164,626 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 164,626 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 160,276 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE [ 185 / 65 TR15 ]

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DETERIATED

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 160,276 miles

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))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE [ 185 / 65 TR15 ]

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DETERIATED

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 156,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 156,220 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 156,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 153,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 153,827 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

AUXILLARY BELTS LOOSE

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 147,667 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED / SLIGHT BLOW

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR CENTRE ' D ' BUSHES

Fail 10 Aug 2017 147,667 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED / SLIGHT BLOW

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR CENTRE ' D ' BUSHES

Pass 23 Aug 2016 140,058 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 135,543 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 135,543 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 131,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,505 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,853 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 103,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wiper ends torn N/S

Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front hoses slight cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2008 88,449 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front hoses slight cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,463 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 82,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 73,488 miles

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

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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M797 PAG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green 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 M797 PAG, 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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M797 PAG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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