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M848 BEX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

257,320 mi
Last recorded257,320 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM848 BEX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 257,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery tray corroded

both rear light lenses deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2025 257,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery tray corroded

both rear light lenses deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2024 254,583 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

battery tray corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2024 254,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

battery tray corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 248,095 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2023 248,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 241,658 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2021 238,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 235,709 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2020 235,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 227,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 218,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 206,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 195,069 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2015 188,442 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 181,932 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 181,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 174,415 miles

towbar corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 169,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 164,459 miles

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

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

front anti roll rubbers perrshing

front flexis perrishing

slight weep from diff

Pass 22 Mar 2010 154,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 154,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 144,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness around rear diff gasket

Fail 6 Apr 2009 144,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight dampness around rear diff gasket

Pass 2 Apr 2008 133,306 miles

offside front side light lens cracked

slight damage to nearside sill

Fail 31 Mar 2008 133,237 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front side light lens cracked

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 21 Mar 2007 120,886 miles

power steering pipes to rack slightly corroded

windscreen cracked o/s bottom corner

Pass 8 Apr 2006 113,589 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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M848 BEX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M848 BEX, 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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M848 BEX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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