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N105 ESM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,826 mi
Last recorded142,826 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 ESM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 142,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 142,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 141,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear stop light lens damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat Belts Not Checked - Due To Work Equipment

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 134,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 130,802 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 130,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 127,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 122,318 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 117,859 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 117,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,992 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 106,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 103,489 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 103,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N105 ESM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N105 ESM, 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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What year was N105 ESM registered?

N105 ESM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 September 1995.

Is N105 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N105 ESM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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