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N127 GFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,921 mi
Last recorded144,921 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 GFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 144,921 miles

Advise rear diff noise

Advise underside corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 144,921 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise underside corrosion

Advise rear diff noise

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,118 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,690 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 129,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 127,272 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 126,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both n/s and o/s lenses damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

oil leak from engine

Play in propshaft centre bearing **excessive play** advise immediate repair ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,246 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play rack end (2.1.5)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 120,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning steering rack (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear shocker appears not to functioning correctly

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play rack end (2.1.5)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 111,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,560 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 103,550 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,998 miles

slight leak at power steering rack

windscreen has damage ie crack at bottom left corner

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,150 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 95,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,470 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 84,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 83,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 81,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 79,597 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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N127 GFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N127 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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N127 GFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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