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N164 DTR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,958 mi
Last recorded203,958 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 DTR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 203,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

High level brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 203,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 191,229 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perished

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake has long travel

Osf side/indicator lens cracked

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in steering column lower uj

Various oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2010 191,229 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perished

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake has long travel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Osf side/indicator lens cracked

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in steering column lower uj

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2009 182,434 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both no plates deteriorated

centre rear seatbelt release button incomplete,but function not impared

nsf tyre pressure low

pas belt in poor condition

slight judder from power steering

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 16 Apr 2009 182,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both no plates deteriorated

centre rear seatbelt release button incomplete,but function not impared

nsf tyre pressure low

pas belt in poor condition

slight judder from power steering

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 8 Apr 2008 170,176 miles

Front and rear number plate deteriorating.

Front wiper blades deteriorating.

Nearside rear seat belt stalk button missing, releasing mechamism not effected.

Oil leak

Rear differential weeping

Slight play in steering rack

Steering rack starting to become noisy/notchy

Fail 7 Apr 2008 170,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Auxilary drive belts would benefit from slight adjustment

Front and rear number plate deteriorating.

Front wiper blades deteriorating.

Nearside rear seat belt stalk button missing, releasing mechamism not effected.

Oil leak

Rear differential weeping

Slight play in steering rack

Steering rack starting to become noisy/notchy

Pass 9 Oct 2006 152,109 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 152,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 143,304 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 143,304 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N164 DTR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N164 DTR, 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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N164 DTR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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