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N101 RPE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

291,381 mi
Last recorded291,381 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 RPE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 291,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 287,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension low

Pass 13 Apr 2021 285,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension low

Fail 31 Mar 2021 284,995 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 283,366 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 275,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 275,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 268,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 268,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 262,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 253,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 248,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 241,531 miles

nearside rear handbrake efficency poor

Pass 4 Feb 2013 235,379 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 235,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre on 3mm wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm bald on inner edge advise replacing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 226,677 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 226,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 217,290 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bar ball joint rubber dust covers split

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer shell in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2010 209,210 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 209,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 199,232 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2008 186,117 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2008 186,089 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight bulge in offside front tyre inner side wall

slight damage to offside front road wheel inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2007 176,180 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

centre and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

chip in windscreen zone B

engine oil leak

offside inner rear sill starting to corrode

oil around offside steering rack boot, not leaking at the time of the test

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2007 176,180 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

centre and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

chip in windscreen zone B

engine oil leak

offside inner rear sill starting to corrode

oil around offside steering rack boot, not leaking at the time of the test

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 15 Feb 2006 171,327 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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N101 RPE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N101 RPE, 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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N101 RPE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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