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M973 NJS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,914 mi
Last recorded109,914 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 NJS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 109,914 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,902 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 109,902 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,882 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,320 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,009 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 109,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,987 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,977 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 11 Nov 2019 108,976 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier CORRODED AND HOLED (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER PANEL BY STRUT UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY WASHER BOTTLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 108,453 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,042 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,626 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 102,622 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to nearside inner wing battery mount

Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,704 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,012 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,243 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,238 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,973 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,400 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 78,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 72,559 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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M973 NJS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M973 NJS, 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 M973 NJS registered?

M973 NJS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M973 NJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M973 NJS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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