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N185 ERO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 ERO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 83,442 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 83,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,162 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,260 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,977 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 56,955 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 2 Nov 2006 51,391 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 51,391 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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N185 ERO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N185 ERO, 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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How do I check the history of N185 ERO?

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What year was N185 ERO registered?

N185 ERO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is N185 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N185 ERO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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