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N165 FUD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

70,395 mi
Last recorded70,395 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 FUD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer couter casing deteriorated

slight gearbox oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak from n/s/f gaiter

Fail 23 Nov 2021 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected shows white light to rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer couter casing deteriorated

slight gearbox oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak from n/s/f gaiter

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,413 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 69,413 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,799 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,712 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 65,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front both wheel trims pushing on tyre valves

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2016 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front both wheel trims pushing on tyre valves

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,678 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 61,678 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,509 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated

n/s/f sttering rack gaiter slight leak

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

reverse lights inoperative

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,509 miles

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated

n/s/f sttering rack gaiter slight leak

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

reverse lights inoperative

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

temporary repair to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust rear box has corroded clamp

n s f steering rack gaitor hasslight leak from clamp

Fail 17 Aug 2011 49,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs some pitting

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs some pitting

Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre cracking in walls

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,354 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre cracking in walls

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,346 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking in walls

Fail 27 Aug 2009 48,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre cracking in walls

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre cracking in walls

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,839 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FUD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 N165 FUD, 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 FUD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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