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N194 STT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 STT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 131,320 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,058 miles

O/S/F seat belt button plastic damaged but still operational

Oil leak ~Engine~ ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 128,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light cluster damaged causing white light to be emitted (1.2.1e)

O/S/F seat belt button plastic damaged but still operational

Oil leak ~Engine~ ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 122,670 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2014 122,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2013 120,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake check

nearside rear tyre tyre sidewall cracking and worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and wearing on inside edge

slight damage to nearside rear top suspension arms

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,099 miles

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

handbrake check

nearside rear tyre tyre sidewall cracking and worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and wearing on inside edge

slight damage to nearside rear top suspension arms

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 13 Jul 2012 116,687 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2012 116,669 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear seat belt stalk button broken

Pass 10 Sep 2011 115,174 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 115,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 111,775 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 111,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 107,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 107,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,220 miles

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)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 100,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 100,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 96,649 miles

engine misfire under acceleration

front wiper blades started to split

rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 22 Aug 2005 91,583 miles

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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N194 STT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N194 STT, 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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What year was N194 STT registered?

N194 STT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N194 STT safe to buy?

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