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N176 AST

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 AST
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 114,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner ( from under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (from under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 114,354 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner ( from under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner (from under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff welded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,474 miles

Front wing corroded but not presenting a ragged edge

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 110,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,630 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

horn not very loud

Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,257 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2019 99,255 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded slightly

front exhaust flange bolt loose

washer water warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear noise from hub when wheel spun

Rear hand brake cable pivot mounting pin worn

Rear high level brake light slightly loose

horn could be louder

Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear noise from hub when wheel spun

Rear hand brake cable pivot mounting pin worn

Rear high level brake light slightly loose

horn could be louder

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,695 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake inbalance

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,009 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,009 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,116 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,298 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,659 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,535 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 50,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,875 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,101 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 45,101 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N176 AST is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N176 AST, 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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N176 AST is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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