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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded
wear/perishing to front tie rod bushes + drop link bushes
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion to exhaust back box
front tie rod bushes worn
headlamp beam patterns weakening
possible n/s/f brake just starting to bind ?
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 ?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
front washers poor
n/s/r brake anti rattle clip missing
perishing to front tie rod bushes
windscreen cracked [out of wiper range]
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]
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
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
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
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
perishing to front n/s/f tie rod bushes
perishing to o/s/f brake flexi hose
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
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
exhaust corroded,[inc. clamps] front flexi hoses perishing nearside tie rod bushes perishing,front no. plate damaged
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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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