MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,334 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
engine oil leak
EXHAUST HANGING LOW
FRONT PADS FAIRLY WORN
NSR TYRE QUITE WORN
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Oil leak
exhaust poor condition
front trackcontrol arm bushes deteriorating
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
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.
brake pedal rubber worn
front tie bar bushes perished
rear coil springs weak
tow bar frame rusting
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
1.n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit 2.o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
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?
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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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M949 XVW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 February 1995.
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