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M881 TYB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,247 mi
Last recorded119,247 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM881 TYB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 119,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 115,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 111,090 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,604 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,639 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,671 miles

note slight cut in O/S/F tyre side wall

Fail 16 Nov 2005

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

note crack on n/s o screen just outside zone b

Pass 16 Nov 2005

note crack on n/s o screen just outside zone b

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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M881 TYB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M881 TYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M881 TYB registered?

M881 TYB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 January 1995.

Is M881 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M881 TYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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