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N170 JGC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

279,078 mi
Last recorded279,078 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 JGC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 279,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 268,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 267,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 267,170 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 264,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 260,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 256,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 249,126 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 249,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 242,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 235,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 231,466 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 231,466 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 226,034 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 226,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 219,152 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 219,152 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 211,883 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 211,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 205,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 3 May 2011 198,124 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 198,124 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 188,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 178,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 169,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 161,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 152,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N170 JGC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N170 JGC, 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 N170 JGC registered?

N170 JGC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 October 1995.

Is N170 JGC safe to buy?

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