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N143 FHE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 FHE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 107,735 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front body corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,866 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,280 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 106,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,669 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 104,669 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,741 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,121 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,420 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,337 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,586 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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N143 FHE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N143 FHE, 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 N143 FHE registered?

N143 FHE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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