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N181 UOD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,531 mi
Last recorded176,531 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 UOD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 176,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 173,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake splash guard corroded

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake splash guard missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight damage both outer doors

Slight damage both outer sills

Pass 14 Feb 2024 169,596 miles

BOTH outer sills slightly damaged

Commercial van tyres fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake splash guard corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake splash guard missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight damage both offside doors

Pass 14 Feb 2023 166,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads look low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Disc splash guard corroded

Offside Front disc splash guard missing

Slight damage to both outer sills

Fail 14 Feb 2023 166,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads look low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH aims very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Disc splash guard corroded

Offside Front disc splash guard missing

Slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 21 Feb 2022 161,836 miles

BOTH outer sills distorted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front BOTH disc splash guards corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 156,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 149,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 141,841 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 141,841 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe touching plastic bodywork

Pass 1 Jun 2017 139,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 2 Jun 2016 137,105 miles

Offside Rear brake small bind

Fail 2 Jun 2016 137,104 miles

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

Offside Rear brake small bind

Pass 2 Jun 2015 133,298 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 129,275 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 121,299 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 121,299 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2011 116,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2010 113,252 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 109,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2008 104,193 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade split on ends

Fail 19 Jun 2008 104,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside windscreen wiper blade split on ends

Pass 29 Jun 2007 100,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 UOD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N181 UOD, 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 UOD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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