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N126 GFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 GFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED BUT NO WHITE LIGHT SHOWING

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 133,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED BUT NO WHITE LIGHT SHOWING

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,277 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 131,277 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 128,514 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 128,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,414 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 126,414 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 120,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 120,313 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 24 May 2010 120,199 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 117,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,455 miles

vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 114,332 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 114,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 108,884 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 108,884 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 102,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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N126 GFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N126 GFC, 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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N126 GFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 October 1995.

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