MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,702 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management and bulb out warning lamps on dash display are on
rear suspension rubber bushes perished
Exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses
There is some corrosion of the front inner wings
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some corrision to front inner wings
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory items as per last report on test No. 888249631115 19/05/11 SF
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front no plate in poor condition (faded to limit).
front suspension lower arm rear bushes in poor condition.
near side and off side front inner wheel archs corroded near limit .
centre exhaust box strap in poor condition.
near side front lower arm rear bush starting to split.
off side front lower arm rear bush split to the limit.
slight corrosion to inner front wheel arches.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust box strap in poor condition.
near side front lower arm rear bush starting to split.
off side front lower arm rear bush split to the limit.
slight corrosion to inner front wheel arches.
Nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges.
Offside rear inboard side lamp is not working.
BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMITS
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN / WEARING LOW ON EDGES.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMITS
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN / WEARING LOW ON EDGES.
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
n/s/& o/s/front suspension arm inner rear bushes cracked
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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M811 VEV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M811 VEV, 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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M811 VEV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.
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