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N165 SMY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,319 mi
Last recorded146,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 SMY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 146,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 145,113 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 145,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 143,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 141,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 139,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 128,911 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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N165 SMY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SMY, 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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How do I check the history of N165 SMY?

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What year was N165 SMY registered?

N165 SMY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N165 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N165 SMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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