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M980 OWK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,533 mi
Last recorded166,533 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 OWK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 166,533 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 156,068 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 146,747 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise imbalance on rear brakes

advise n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded, front subframe, very front 12 inch of both front chassy under sealed

advise n/s/r lens

advise o/s/f fog light

advise reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Apr 2024 146,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise imbalance on rear brakes

advise n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded, front subframe, very front 12 inch of both front chassy under sealed

advise n/s/r lens

advise o/s/f fog light

advise reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Jul 2016 141,789 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 141,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 141,780 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,780 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 138,300 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 135,171 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 132,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 130,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 126,637 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2006 117,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M980 OWK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M980 OWK, 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 M980 OWK registered?

M980 OWK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M980 OWK safe to buy?

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