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N186 GFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 GFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,843 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,854 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,546 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,557 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,930 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,559 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,558 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,592 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,315 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,906 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,905 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,722 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,217 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 31,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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N186 GFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N186 GFC, 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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N186 GFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 November 1995.

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