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N164 JGC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 JGC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 145,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 145,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 145,134 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 144,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 143,527 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 143,527 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 142,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 142,354 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 141,639 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner wheel archs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2020 141,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 140,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 138,090 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 135,520 miles

both front brake hoses perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight exhaust blow centre

Pass 4 May 2016 134,132 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 131,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 128,969 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 128,969 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 124,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 115,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 108,143 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 101,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 101,691 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 95,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 89,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 81,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 165,085 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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N164 JGC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N164 JGC, 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 N164 JGC registered?

N164 JGC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 October 1995.

Is N164 JGC safe to buy?

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