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N14 GLO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,209 mi
Last recorded104,209 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 GLO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,079 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on rear driveshafts

Fail 5 Aug 2009 101,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on rear driveshafts

offside outer tail lamp inoperative

Fail 30 May 2008 95,557 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 95,557 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 87,832 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,344 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 80,344 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 15 Jun 2005 74,096 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre on limit, & offside rear tyre dgetting low

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2005 74,096 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside front indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre on limit, & offside rear tyre dgetting low

slight wear in steering rack

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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N14 GLO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N14 GLO, 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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N14 GLO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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