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N157 ERO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,393 mi
Last recorded146,393 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 ERO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,393 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 146,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 144,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 143,772 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 142,768 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 142,768 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 142,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 142,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 141,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 141,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 141,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 141,023 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 141,023 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 140,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 140,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 140,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 140,020 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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N157 ERO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc 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 N157 ERO, 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 N157 ERO registered?

N157 ERO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N157 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 ERO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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