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M81 BFL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 BFL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,832 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle getting corroded variouse places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 98,794 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 98,618 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside & Offside Wheel Arch Corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 98,293 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,550 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2019 97,316 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,965 miles

middle exhaust bracket broken but still secure

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2018 96,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust bracket broken but still secure

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2017 96,181 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working(still sufficient operation)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower seat missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 7th seat (5.2.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing 7th seat centre buckles (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear lower seat missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,940 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,159 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,181 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2012 89,856 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 88,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 86,924 miles

o/s rear seatbelt buckel damaged but seat not in use

Pass 26 Feb 2009 85,481 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 85,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

N/S/F inner-wing slight corrosion

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,099 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 82,127 miles

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

handbrake ajustment

Pass 27 Jan 2006 77,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M81 BFL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M81 BFL, 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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M81 BFL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 February 1995.

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