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N157 KUF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,160 mi
Last recorded182,160 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 KUF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 182,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 177,222 miles

Offside Front disc guard deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

centre prop shaft bearing deteriorating

moisture around power steering rack bottom washer

Pass 15 Mar 2017 170,248 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 164,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 158,521 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount missing, system still adequately supported

Pass 27 Mar 2015 158,521 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mount missing, system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Nov 2012 157,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 151,355 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2011 151,355 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 143,099 miles

unable to add on odd advisory notice!!

vehicle return for repair and retest,but steering judder had stopped ,no new patrs fitted there may sill be a problem may sill need repair!!!!!!!

Fail 9 Aug 2010 143,081 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake pads pos. worn thin!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension tie bars front bushes worn

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

light cracks in both front brake hoses

there is a knocking noise from /near steering column when steering turned!!

water damaged to rear nymber plate only just passed test,

Pass 8 Aug 2009 134,806 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 134,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 126,680 miles

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

Pass 8 Aug 2007 119,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 108,234 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 KUF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUF, 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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N157 KUF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 September 1995.

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