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N123 DCA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,405 mi
Last recorded173,405 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 DCA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 173,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front a pillars corroded

corrosion to both chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 10 Apr 2018 172,763 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension conponents corroed

Fail 4 Apr 2018 172,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all suspension conponents corroed

Pass 13 Mar 2017 171,701 miles

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside bonnet catch not working

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 169,986 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 169,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 167,105 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 167,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 12 Mar 2014 164,068 miles

front brake discs corroded

fuel filter loose

nearside front bonnet not locking down

offside rear tyre under inflated

power steering fluid overfilled

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 162,994 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2013 162,969 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 162,063 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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)

both front wiper blade's split.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 160,443 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Front flexable brake hoses starting to perish

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear inner sills corroded

Temporary locking type fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2010 160,430 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Front flexable brake hoses starting to perish

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear inner sills corroded

Temporary locking type fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 158,135 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear exhaust mounts detiorating

chip to screen outside swept area

corrosion to both rear inner sills

damage and tempary repair to offside front sidelight lens

damage to offside rear light lens

dampness to number four injector

offside front tyre worn outer edge

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Jan 2008 156,282 miles

offside front side light damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2008 156,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front side light damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2007 156,253 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

catalytic converter held together with bailing wire

front brake hoses starting to deteriate

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front number plate dirty

offside rear light cluster damaged on reflector

rear wheel bearings starting to wear

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Dec 2006 143,246 miles

centre exhaust box is slightly blowing

Pass 7 Dec 2005 128,833 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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N123 DCA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N123 DCA, 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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N123 DCA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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