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N165 CWY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

231,153 mi
Last recorded231,153 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 CWY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 231,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail in wheel arch

front brake disc back plates missing

front tie rod and drop link bushes deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn/bold inner edge

signs of front brakes have been over heated - brake pads deteriorating

slight o/s steering rack play

Pass 15 Aug 2025 230,624 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively bot front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

alternator belt worn

corrosion in both front wheel arches

corrosion to tow bar

corrosion to/s sill + both inner sills

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded/part missing

Fail 29 Jul 2025 230,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

alternator belt deteriorating

corrosion holes in both front wheel arches at front

corrosion to offside sill and both rear inner sills

corrosion to towbar

Pass 5 Aug 2024 230,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r foot brake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion/hole under battery tray and washer bottle

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

tow bar corroding

wear/perishing to front tie rod bushes + drop link bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2023 228,907 miles

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

wear/perishing to front tie rod bushes + drop link bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2022 226,460 miles

both front lower control arms front and rear bushes deteriorating

corrosion to both front trays in both front wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner sills

offside front brake backplate corroded

possible slight noise to nearside front wheel bearing

some wear to both front anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2021 224,512 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

front brake discs back plates corroded away

perishing/cracking to front tie rod + drop link bushes

slight/some judder on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2021 224,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

front brake discs back plates corroded away

perishing/cracking to front tie rod + drop link bushes

slight/some judder on front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2020 222,922 miles

1 x tow bar socket adrift

corrosion to tow bar

o/s/f brake disc back plate missing

perishing to front drop link and tie rod bushes

rear brake anti rattle clips missing

Fail 17 Aug 2020 222,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

1 x tow bar socket adrift

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to tow bar

o/s/f brake disc back plate missing

perishing to front drop link and tie rod bushes

rear brake anti rattle clips missing

Pass 7 Aug 2019 220,800 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

front tie rod bushes worn

headlamp beam patterns weakening

possible n/s/f brake just starting to bind ?

Fail 2 Aug 2019 220,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust back box

front tie rod bushes worn

headlamp beam patterns weakening

possible n/s/f brake just starting to bind ?

Pass 18 Jul 2018 217,005 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure accessories socket (4.10 (a) (i))

both front lower control arms bushes deteriorating

corrosion in both front wheel arches at front trays

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 16 Aug 2017 213,996 miles

front tie rod bushes heavily worn

rear brake pad anti rattle clips missing

rear number plate worn - recommend rpelace

slight steering rack/rod play

some corrosion to exhaust back box

some n/s/f brake judder

Pass 3 Feb 2017 212,506 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy-rec replace

rear number plate delaminating/deteriorating

slight judder to nearside front footbrake

slight judder to nearside rear footbrake

slight wear/movement in nearside front antiroll bar mount bush

some corrosion to offside rear jacking point

sweating to power steering pipe/hose

wear to front tie rod bushes

Fail 25 Jan 2017 212,430 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy-rec replace

rear number plate delaminating/deteriorating

slight judder to nearside front footbrake

slight judder to nearside rear footbrake

slight wear/movement in nearside front antiroll bar mount bush

some corrosion to offside rear jacking point

sweating to power steering pipe/hose

wear to front tie rod bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2016 208,403 miles

corrosion around o/s/r jacking point

delaminating to rear number plate

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

wear to front tie rod bushes

Fail 4 Feb 2016 208,403 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around o/s/r jacking point

delaminating to rear number plate

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

wear to front tie rod bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2015 202,111 miles

exhaust axle pipe heavily corroded

n/s/r brake anti rattle clip missing

possible very slight o/s/f ball joint play

rear number plate worn

some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

wear to front tie rod bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2014 192,126 miles

front washer poor

heavy perishing to n/s/f tie rod front bush

perishing to front drop limk bushes

slight o/s/f steering rack play

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 6 Feb 2014 192,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front washer poor

heavy perishing to n/s/f tie rod front bush

perishing to front drop limk bushes

slight o/s/f steering rack play

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 Feb 2013 185,943 miles

heavy perishing to n/s/f tie rod front bush

n/s/r brake anti rattle clip missing

slight delaminating to rear number plate

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2012 175,678 miles

front washers poor

n/s/r brake anti rattle clip missing

perishing to front tie rod bushes

windscreen cracked [out of wiper range]

Fail 6 Feb 2012 175,678 miles

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

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

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

front washers poor

n/s/r brake anti rattle clip missing

perishing to front tie rod bushes

windscreen cracked [out of wiper range]

Pass 17 Feb 2011 162,511 miles

both front suspension control arms , front bushes are deteriorating

both front suspension control arms rear bushes are starting to separate

both headlamp beam patterns are getting weaker

corrosion to both rear inner sills

nearside front tyre wearing to edges (inner and outer)

slight offside front steering rack play

some corrosion to offside sill

Pass 18 Jan 2010 147,027 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

perishing to front brake brake hoses - recommend replace o/s/f soon

perishing to n/s/f tie rod bushes

wear to front brake discs

Fail 18 Jan 2010 147,027 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

perishing to front brake brake hoses - recommend replace o/s/f soon

perishing to n/s/f tie rod bushes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2009 135,027 miles

front brake hoses perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

slight o/s steering rod play

wear to front tie rod bushes

windscreen washers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2008 127,541 miles

perishing to front n/s/f tie rod bushes

perishing to o/s/f brake flexi hose

Pass 5 Jun 2007 120,789 miles

corrosion - both rear inner sills

front brake hoses perrishing esp. offside, reccomend replace

front tie rods front bushes deteriorating

offside h/light wiper inop

rear wiper split

some cracking - vee belts

some steering play

Pass 6 Jun 2006 110,647 miles

cracking to front registration plate

exhaust axle and tail pipes corroded getting weak slight exhust blow

nearside front tyre worn outer edge on legal limit

perishing starting to both front brake flexi hoses

some offside steeering rack play

Pass 20 Jun 2005 100,592 miles

exhaust corroded,[inc. clamps] front flexi hoses perishing nearside tie rod bushes perishing,front no. plate damaged

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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N165 CWY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 N165 CWY, 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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N165 CWY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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