MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both front drop link bushes perishing
front number plate cracked
movement to o/s/f inner steering joint
o/s/f door strap poor
slight roughness felt to n/s/f wheel bearing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs wear/lipped
both front drop link bushes perishing
front and rear number plates poor
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch pedal hard when applied
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M861 XVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 M861 XVW, 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 M861 XVW registered?
M861 XVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 March 1995.
Is M861 XVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M861 XVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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