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M949 XVW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,334 mi
Last recorded179,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 XVW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 179,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 177,890 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 177,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 177,216 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front RUST HOLE ON WING. NO SHARP EDGES.

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn BOTTOM OF COIL SPRING. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 177,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO measured at 0.41% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front RUST HOLE ON WING. NO SHARP EDGES.

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn BOTTOM OF COIL SPRING. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 175,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 174,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 171,491 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess across axle . recommend renewal (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 168,018 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 163,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 158,936 miles

EXHAUST HANGING LOW

FRONT PADS FAIRLY WORN

NSR TYRE QUITE WORN

Pass 15 May 2014 158,586 miles

complete exhaust in poor condition

engine oil leak

offside & nearside front antirollbar link bushes splitting

offside & nearside front tie rod bushes in poor condition

steering wheel grip coming loose

Pass 13 May 2013 149,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust poor condition

front trackcontrol arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2013 149,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust poor condition

front trackcontrol arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2012 146,873 miles

1. engine oil leak (cam seal area)

2. Engine Mil light on

3. slight exhaust blow around manifold area (noticeable only when cold) + cat in very rusty condition - pasted up (but working well see emission report)

4. exhaust rear box slightly loose.... clamp is tight but joint is not.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 143,368 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front tie bar bushes perished

rear coil springs weak

tow bar frame rusting

Pass 20 May 2010 137,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust system in poor condition

offside & nearside front tie rod bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2009 133,993 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 129,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 123,193 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit 2.o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2006 114,999 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 114,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. front pads appear low †2. nsr tyre poor condition on edges †3. osr tyre worn to legal limit (centre of tread) †4. most rubber bushes/bondings now very perished on front suspension †5. both front brake flexis perished to limits

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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M949 XVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M949 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 M949 XVW registered?

M949 XVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M949 XVW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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