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N181 KDS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,168 mi
Last recorded177,168 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 KDS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 177,168 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear light lenses slight damaged

Rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 177,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear light lenses slight damaged

Rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 169,506 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

major oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 165,353 miles

n/s/f head broken

Fail 27 Mar 2015 165,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f head broken

Pass 8 Apr 2014 154,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 154,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 145,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 144,873 miles

noise from rear wheels when handbrake applied

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 144,873 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

noise from rear wheels when handbrake applied

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,815 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 142,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

movement in nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2009 138,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2008 133,293 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 133,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 127,625 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 127,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 122,327 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 122,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N181 KDS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N181 KDS, 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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N181 KDS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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