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M835 VJL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,349 mi
Last recorded129,349 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM835 VJL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 129,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 126,935 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component components slightly misaligned steering rack boot slight weep from clip end (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,899 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 124,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 123,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 121,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,836 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,988 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 117,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,475 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,475 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,922 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,813 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,800 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 97,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,833 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 92,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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M835 VJL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M835 VJL, 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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M835 VJL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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