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N135 ODL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,746 mi
Last recorded164,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 ODL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 164,746 miles

N/s and O/s Sill Damage from Jacking Damage

Offside Front Wing damage

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 164,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s and O/s Sill Damage from Jacking Damage

Offside Front Wing damage

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 12 May 2016 162,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under side of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Both rear wheels have slight brake binds.

Oil leak.

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

Rear diff leaking.

Fail 11 May 2016 162,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion Under side of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

Both rear wheels have slight brake binds.

Oil leak.

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

Rear diff leaking.

Unable to do smoke test due to back box insecure.

Pass 29 May 2015 160,646 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 160,636 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 152,788 miles

Air intake turbo pipe insecure.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R shock absorber slightly weak.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 152,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Air intake turbo pipe insecure.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R shock absorber slightly weak.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 144,196 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 134,719 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear tyres are of different sizes with larger at front

Fail 24 Aug 2011 134,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear tyres are of different sizes with larger at front

Pass 7 Sep 2010 125,594 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 125,594 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 125,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rack inner ball joints excessive wear

Fail 18 Aug 2010 125,484 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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

offside and nearside rack inner ball joints excessive wear

Pass 14 Aug 2009 112,825 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 107,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 107,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 103,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,597 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 91,695 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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N135 ODL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N135 ODL, 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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N135 ODL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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