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M827 DLL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,985 mi
Last recorded156,985 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM827 DLL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 156,985 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 144,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 155,506 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 151,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 149,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,559 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 146,975 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 146,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases vo219 and bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 144,135 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 139,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,842 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 127,066 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 127,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 125,162 miles

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

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

rear tail pipe distorted

Fail 7 Oct 2010 125,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear tail pipe distorted

Pass 17 Oct 2009 122,246 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 122,246 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 118,261 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 111,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 104,941 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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M827 DLL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M827 DLL, 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 M827 DLL registered?

M827 DLL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M827 DLL safe to buy?

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