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N159 PVC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,561 mi
Last recorded157,561 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 PVC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 157,561 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 157,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 154,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 153,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 149,282 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 148,378 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,864 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 143,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 141,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 134,305 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 134,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 131,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 130,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 124,888 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 123,319 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2010 120,466 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 120,463 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 116,164 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 111,747 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 106,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 100,590 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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N159 PVC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N159 PVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N159 PVC registered?

N159 PVC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N159 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 PVC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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