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M965 KPG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

162,752 mi
Last recorded162,752 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM965 KPG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 162,752 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 162,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high internals loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill jacking point chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear seats removed unable to check seat belts

Pass 4 Apr 2025 149,900 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded -

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 148,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2024 148,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 145,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Under-tray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2023 145,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 143,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2022 143,580 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2021 140,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 140,934 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 136,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 128,456 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,276 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2017 123,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 116,746 miles

SCONDHAND SHOCKER FITTED O/S/R

Fail 29 Feb 2016 116,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,782 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,600 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,758 miles

handbrake cable rusted /heavy rust to exhaust /body damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,602 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 95,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,599 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oputer sills covered

Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,257 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf wing damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,779 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,423 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,423 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,197 miles

rear indicators fading...front numberplate cracked...damage on nearside and offside front bumper...exhaust corroded...front and rear discs lipped...slight play in steering rack

tested in wet

Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,507 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on edges

stone chip in wind screen

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 KPG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPG, 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 KPG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 February 1995.

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