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N170 OAD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,990 mi
Last recorded145,990 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 OAD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 145,990 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 145,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 145,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,125 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 142,287 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 139,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 135,432 miles

body corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 132,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 129,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,162 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2013 120,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,240 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,633 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 109,466 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,812 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 105,812 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 102,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 97,077 miles

handbrake travel getting long

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 OAD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

N170 OAD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N170 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 OAD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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