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N169 WTO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,691 mi
Last recorded165,691 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 WTO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 165,691 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ~( REAR BUSH ) STARTING TO BREAK UP

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT WEEPING

NOISY FROM LOCK TO LOCK

POWER STEERING PIPES BADLY CORRODED

REAR PADS LOW

SILENCER SUPPORT STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED TO EXCESS AND BREAKING UP AND LIKELY TO JAM BETWEEN PADS

Fail 16 Dec 2010 165,691 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ~( REAR BUSH ) STARTING TO BREAK UP

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT WEEPING

NOISY FROM LOCK TO LOCK

POWER STEERING PIPES BADLY CORRODED

REAR PADS LOW

SILENCER SUPPORT STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED TO EXCESS AND BREAKING UP AND LIKELY TO JAM BETWEEN PADS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 164,326 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE AND HAVE SOME RUST

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fail 18 Dec 2009 164,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE AND HAVE SOME RUST

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,157 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 161,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 157,531 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage gaitor split

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2006 154,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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N169 WTO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N169 WTO, 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 N169 WTO registered?

N169 WTO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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