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N106 SMX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,701 mi
Last recorded166,701 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 SMX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 166,701 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

steering rack has sign of leak

Fail 28 May 2021 166,676 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre just meet the legal limit/205/55/16

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering rack has sign of leak

Pass 28 May 2020 165,766 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

steering rack has sing of leak

Fail 21 May 2020 165,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

steering rack has sing of leak

Pass 24 Jun 2019 164,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 163,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 17 May 2017 162,222 miles

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

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

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 10 May 2016 159,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 May 2015 156,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 156,620 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,275 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)

both front wiper blades split

centre and rear exhaust brackets broken

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn around inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 142,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2009 142,539 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both Battery terminals insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 129,291 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 129,291 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,424 miles

ALL STEERING + SUSPENSION IS AGED

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE CRACKED

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS ARE PERISHED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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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N106 SMX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N106 SMX, 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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N106 SMX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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