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N149 EFV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

303,540 mi
Last recorded303,540 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 EFV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 303,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 300,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components generally deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 298,198 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive panhad rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 298,198 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive panhad rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 295,746 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panhard rod mounting/floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 291,870 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f corner and both rear corners corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pannard rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system generally corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 289,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 285,449 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust hanger snapped off

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 285,445 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner sills excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust hanger snapped off

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 278,556 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front anti roll bar link bushes cracking slighlty

Pass 13 Oct 2017 270,940 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 270,940 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 261,025 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 261,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 250,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 235,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 222,405 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 222,405 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 209,917 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 209,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 197,652 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 197,652 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 182,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 172,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 159,950 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 159,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 149,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 139,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 128,999 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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N149 EFV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N149 EFV, 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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N149 EFV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 September 1995.

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