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M852 BBV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

249,212 mi
Last recorded249,212 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 BBV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 249,212 miles

Coolant leak

Front both disc backing plates corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2026 249,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front both disc backing plates corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2025 247,804 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 247,804 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 246,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 246,017 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis leg starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in under sealer

Fail 24 Oct 2022 245,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body sill & inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 243,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output chip (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 243,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch near inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output chip (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 242,632 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 241,415 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 241,415 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 239,993 miles

Exhaust clamp is missing - front to middle

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** on limit ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 239,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill & jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill & jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust clamp is missing - front to middle

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** on limit ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 238,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 238,668 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 237,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 237,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 234,103 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 234,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 230,708 miles

o/s and n/s front lower inner wings corroded, o/s front and rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2014 230,708 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s front lower inner wings corroded, o/s front and rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 226,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 226,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 224,334 miles

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

various suspension bushes cracking and deteriorating , rear suspension slightly weak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 219,745 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 210,966 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 210,964 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 203,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 192,433 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 183,689 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 174,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

outer tyre walls cracking

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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M852 BBV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M852 BBV, 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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M852 BBV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 July 1995.

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