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N176 FSP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,071 mi
Last recorded204,071 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 FSP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 204,071 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2012 204,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2011 197,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s headlamp slightly damaged

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2011 196,939 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s headlamp slightly damaged

o/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2010 191,334 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 191,244 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 184,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 174,309 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 174,275 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 162,676 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 154,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 141,951 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 FSP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSP, 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 N176 FSP registered?

N176 FSP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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