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N120 ELW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 ELW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 58,947 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 57,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,943 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,314 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,953 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to perish cracks on tread

Fail 4 Aug 2020 54,953 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to perish cracks on tread

Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,726 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

rear suspension rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2018 53,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

rear suspension rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,026 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,674 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre worn to 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 49,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,266 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 34,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,595 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 24,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,967 miles

o\s\ftyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,726 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 12,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,615 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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N120 ELW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N120 ELW, 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 N120 ELW registered?

N120 ELW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N120 ELW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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