1995 Volvo 900 Series 2.3L Petrol · M978 BBK
1995 Volvo 900 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1995. Recorded mileage 150,900 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 900 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M978 BBK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2026
- 150,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
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M978 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1995 Volvo 900 Series (M978 BBK) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner s”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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