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M999 PLK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,252 mi
Last recorded46,252 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 PLK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 46,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

centre silencer slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2014 43,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

centre silencer slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,477 miles

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

towbar electrical sockets damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,026 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

towbar electrical sockets damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,052 miles

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

front suspension squeaky

signs of damage repair to front

slight petrol smell at rear

Fail 9 Jul 2010 39,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front suspension squeaky

signs of damage repair to front

slight petrol smell at rear

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,605 miles

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

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

knock & squeak from front suspension

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,097 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 35,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,832 miles

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

horn could be better

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,824 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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M999 PLK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M999 PLK, 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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M999 PLK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M999 PLK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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