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M945 RKR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

277,214 mi
Last recorded277,214 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM945 RKR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 277,214 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 277,207 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 275,848 miles

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

Front engine supporting crossmember corroded near mounting

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 275,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front engine supporting crossmember corroded near mounting

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 273,620 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2024 273,620 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 269,905 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Washer bottle tray corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 266,332 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

corrosion around battery box and washer bottle

Pass 15 Jul 2021 262,035 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under battery box

corrosion under washer bottle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 259,727 miles

corrosion around battery box

corrosion around washer bottle

Pass 11 Apr 2019 253,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion below battery box

corrosion below washer bottel

Pass 16 Apr 2018 248,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion battery box area (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 241,961 miles

Body has slight corrosion battery box (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

misting on steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2016 235,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 230,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 224,307 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 215,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 209,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 201,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 201,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 189,566 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 189,566 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 178,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 164,106 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 154,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 147,847 miles

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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M945 RKR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M945 RKR, 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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M945 RKR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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