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M965 CFG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM965 CFG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,277 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 86,277 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 84,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 84,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,720 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Becoming Low on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,811 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 70,810 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking Rack leaking at gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,050 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 65,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front anti roll drop link slight play in joint

cat exhaust slight blow

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slight pitting starting outside face

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

Offside Front brake disc slight pitting starting outside face

Offside Rear brake disc slight pitting starting outer face

Fail 12 Feb 2016 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slight pitting starting outside face

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly outside sidewall

Offside Front brake disc slight pitting starting outside face

Offside Front tyre cracking badly inside sidewall

Offside Rear brake disc slight pitting starting outer face

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly outside sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,340 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 52,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,163 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 46,162 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,722 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,438 miles

OSF & NSF Tyre side walls perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,231 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,578 miles

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

Slight perishing of sidewalls on both NSF & NSR tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,725 miles

both rear brake hose ends are slightly rusty

both rear tyres are slightly perished

centre and rear exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,750 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

sill covers fitted at time

Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,071 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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M965 CFG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M965 CFG, 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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M965 CFG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 January 1995.

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