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M863 DGF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,477 mi
Last recorded139,477 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM863 DGF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 139,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 138,461 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 137,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 137,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 137,451 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 137,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 136,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 135,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,277 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 133,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 129,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 121,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bushes on the rear suspension arms slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

outer layers of middel and rear exhaust boxes slightly corroded

slight leak from auto box

stone chip in n/s/ headlamp glass

Fail 8 Aug 2011 121,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bushes on the rear suspension arms slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

outer layers of middel and rear exhaust boxes slightly corroded

slight leak from auto box

stone chip in n/s/ headlamp glass

Pass 9 Aug 2010 114,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,558 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,668 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 95,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 95,069 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 84,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front lower bakk joint dust cover split

oil leak

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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M863 DGF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M863 DGF, 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 M863 DGF registered?

M863 DGF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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