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M837 XJK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,376 mi
Last recorded152,376 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM837 XJK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 152,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust is corroded and deteriorating

slight free play in rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Nov 2014 152,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust is corroded and deteriorating

slight free play in rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Nov 2013 147,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2012 142,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,rear suspension arms,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 20 Nov 2012 142,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,rear suspension arms,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2011 135,327 miles

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

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

o/sn/s rear tyres worn on edges

small chip in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 21 Nov 2011 135,327 miles

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

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

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

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

o/sn/s rear tyres worn on edges

small chip in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 10 Nov 2010 129,506 miles

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

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

front o/s seat belt starting to fluff and fray

o/s mirror damaged

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

tow bar and mountains starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake

windscreen marked

Fail 10 Nov 2010 129,505 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front o/s seat belt starting to fluff and fray

o/s mirror damaged

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

tow bar and mountains starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake

windscreen marked

Fail 16 Nov 2009 124,815 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountains starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2009 124,815 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear brake pads starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

tow bar and mountains starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2008 121,116 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs starting to cororde

rear pads starting to wear . rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 21 Nov 2007 118,916 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. under floors,chassis rails ,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. oil leak. all brake pipes need cleaning

Fail 21 Nov 2007 118,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. under floors,chassis rails ,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. oil leak. all brake pipes need cleaning

Fail 23 Oct 2006 115,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 115,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 108,120 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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M837 XJK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M837 XJK, 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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M837 XJK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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