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N185 MCD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,421 mi
Last recorded161,421 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 MCD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 161,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 152,679 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 148,375 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front brake hoses perishing

both front track control arm bushes perishing

centre and rear exhaust corroded

high level brake light inoperative

offside rear wing damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2007 148,177 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front brake hoses perishing

both front track control arm bushes perishing

centre and rear exhaust corroded

offside rear wing damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2006 142,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front track control arm outer bushes perished

child seat fitted in centre rear position, therefore unable to check adult seatbelt correctly

offside rear wing damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2006 142,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front track control arm outer bushes perished

child seat fitted in centre rear position, therefore unable to check adult seatbelt correctly

offside rear wing damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2005 136,029 miles

note exhaust in poor condition †

note nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

note offside headlight cracked

note rear number plate in poor condition

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 MCD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N185 MCD, 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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N185 MCD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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