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M915 TAN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,222 mi
Last recorded119,222 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM915 TAN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 119,222 miles

BOTH front coil springs corroding

BOTH rear coil springs corroding

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

front sub-frame corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2025 119,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH front coil springs corroding

BOTH rear coil springs corroding

BOTH rear tyres nearing 10years old

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

cowling under steering missing

front sub-frame corroding

slight exhaust blows at rear joins!!!

Pass 19 Sep 2024 117,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 116,243 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 116,234 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,291 miles

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

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

steering vibration

Pass 2 Aug 2021 114,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 114,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 113,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,091 miles

Corrosion Nearside Front inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,257 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 102,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,949 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 94,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,791 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 91,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,057 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 75,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 71,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,981 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

nsf tyre getting low wearing on edges

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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M915 TAN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M915 TAN, 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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M915 TAN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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