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M394 NFU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

356,194 mi
Last recorded356,194 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 NFU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 356,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint track control arm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 356,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint track control arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 343,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 343,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 331,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 331,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 320,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 320,706 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 308,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2012 308,722 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 298,768 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 298,731 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 288,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 288,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 276,239 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ignition switch showing signs of wear

no rear seats fitted at time of test(rear compartment boarded out)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 276,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ignition switch showing signs of wear

no rear seats fitted at time of test(rear compartment boarded out)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 266,123 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 266,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 254,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 254,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 245,268 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 245,268 miles

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

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

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

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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M394 NFU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M394 NFU, 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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M394 NFU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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