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M983 SKL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,603 mi
Last recorded130,603 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 SKL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 130,603 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to emissions being so high all through the range and messing up the analyser (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 130,305 miles

slight exhaust blowing

Pass 22 Dec 2020 129,531 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,632 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,439 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 126,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 125,275 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 123,287 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 120,034 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,235 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,235 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 110,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 110,831 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 107,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 102,890 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 102,890 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 96,967 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 91,370 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 91,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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M983 SKL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M983 SKL, 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 M983 SKL registered?

M983 SKL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M983 SKL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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