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M851 XBH

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

282,761 mi
Last recorded282,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 XBH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 282,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 269,652 miles

Cover Is missing off of Hazard Light Switch.

Engine Oil Leak.

Fail 14 Dec 2023 269,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Cover Is missing off of Hazard Light Switch.

Engine Oil Leak.

Pass 13 Aug 2022 264,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower slight corrosion to battery tray

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear slight damage to light lens(no sharp edges)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 261,491 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion battery tray nearside front

Pass 28 Jan 2021 259,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion battery tray

Fail 28 Jan 2021 259,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight corrosion battery tray

Pass 15 Nov 2019 254,232 miles

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

corrosion holes in battery tray

rear axle lower centre bush slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2019 254,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

corrosion holes in battery tray

rear axle lower centre bush slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2018 243,079 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 243,079 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 230,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner thread

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 220,518 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16% - nearside needs adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Dec 2015 213,798 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 213,798 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 206,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 199,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 199,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 192,349 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 186,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 180,257 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 173,635 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 167,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 160,306 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 152,483 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 152,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 145,851 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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M851 XBH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M851 XBH, 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 M851 XBH registered?

M851 XBH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 July 1995.

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