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N161 DCA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,024 mi
Last recorded121,024 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 DCA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 121,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 111,763 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 111,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 95,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,249 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,787 miles

Both front calipers sticking..

Front suspension top mounts worn, (noisey on lock to lock)

Rear tyres low, 2mm..

n/s/r caliper sticking..

Fail 12 Jun 2014 79,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both front calipers sticking..

Front suspension top mounts worn, (noisey on lock to lock)

Rear tyres low, 2mm..

n/s/r caliper sticking..

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,025 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 57,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,905 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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N161 DCA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N161 DCA, 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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N161 DCA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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