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N176 EWR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,373 mi
Last recorded165,373 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 EWR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 165,373 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes coroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 164,247 miles

fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2017 164,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 162,019 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 158,974 miles

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

all front bushes perished

crack in screen

fuel line corroded

leak on steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2014 151,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 145,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 139,570 miles

FUEL LINES CORRODED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 139,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

FUEL LINES CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 135,524 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 135,524 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 130,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 125,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 121,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 117,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 112,760 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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N176 EWR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N176 EWR, 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 EWR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 October 1995.

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