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N190 WDU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,315 mi
Last recorded189,315 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 WDU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 189,315 miles

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

n/s rear cv gaiter split

rust in underbody and brake backplates. wear/perishing in multiple suspension bushes.

unable to see brake pads properly.

wear in brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2016 189,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear cv gaiter split

rust in underbody and brake backplates. wear/perishing in multiple suspension bushes.

unable to see brake pads properly.

wear in brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2015 185,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

brake shields corroded.

n/s rear cv gaiter split.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 185,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

brake shields corroded.

n/s rear cv gaiter split.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 181,549 miles

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

o/s headlight holed. brake backplates corroded. o/s front siren bracket corroded. some rust in brake pipes. surface corrosion in underbody. wear perishing in suspension bushes. n/s rear cv gaiter split.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 181,549 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s headlight holed. brake backplates corroded. o/s front siren bracket corroded. some rust in brake pipes. surface corrosion in underbody. wear perishing in suspension bushes. n/s rear cv gaiter split.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 178,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear cv gaiter split.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 178,121 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight ex blow. front ind bulbs fades. n/s rear cv gaiter split.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 173,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs shields rusted.

n/s rear cv gaiter split.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 168,342 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s handbrake cable touching driveshaft

n/s rear c/v boot broken

Fail 15 Nov 2011 168,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s handbrake cable touching driveshaft

n/s rear c/v boot broken

Pass 3 Nov 2010 163,415 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2009 159,060 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 154,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 149,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 145,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 140,216 miles

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

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

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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N190 WDU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N190 WDU, 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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N190 WDU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 December 1995.

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