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N183 KDS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

299,577 mi
Last recorded299,577 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 KDS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 299,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 289,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 289,275 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 283,947 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 283,947 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 275,240 miles

Oil leak

nearside front sidelight lense damaged

rear brake back plates corroding

rear lamps fading

rear seats folded down unable to check rear belts

Pass 20 Aug 2014 267,088 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front sidelight/indicator lamps deteriorating

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

offside rear lamp lense faded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 267,088 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front sidelight/indicator lamps deteriorating

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

offside rear lamp lense faded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 252,703 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside rear lamp slightly discoulered

slight damage to nearside and offside front indicator/sidelamp lenses

Fail 19 Aug 2013 252,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front brake discs corroded/pitted

front brake pads appear low offside front

offside rear lamp slightly discoulered

slight damage to nearside and offside front indicator/sidelamp lenses

Pass 29 Aug 2012 243,931 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 243,925 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Advise nearside stop lamp lense has faded

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 225,494 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps cracked

front discs scored and correded

front wipers splitting

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2011 225,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs scored and corroded

both headlamps cracked

front wipers splitting

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2010 207,684 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

slight travel at hand brake

Pass 28 Sep 2009 188,027 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

coolant low

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2009 188,027 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

coolant low

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2008 168,722 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 168,722 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 156,785 miles

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

noise frm top of steering column

Fail 6 Sep 2006 156,785 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

noise from top of steering column

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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N183 KDS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 N183 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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N183 KDS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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