1995 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · M135 URN
1995 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 176,728 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Sept 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M135 URN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2012
- 176,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M135 URN Mileage History
- 21/03/2006106,659 mi
- 05/02/2007117,802 mi+11,143 mi
- 05/02/2007117,802 mi
- 25/01/2008130,825 mi+13,023 mi
- 11/03/2009142,935 mi+12,110 mi
- 11/03/2009142,935 mi
- 16/03/2010151,685 mi+8,750 mi
- 17/03/2010151,685 mi
- 11/03/2011163,071 mi+11,386 mi
- 17/03/2011163,075 mi+4 mi
- 07/03/2012176,728 mi+13,653 mi
Average of roughly 11,750 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
M135 URN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volvo 900 Series (M135 URN) between March 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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