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N196 OJU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,396 mi
Last recorded227,396 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 OJU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 227,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2022 221,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 221,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 216,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 212,530 miles

Exhaust centre slightly blowing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 212,530 miles

Exhaust centre slightly blowing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 207,503 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 202,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 195,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 188,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 181,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 175,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 169,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 163,887 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 156,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 148,316 miles

both front tie rods front bushes perishing

perishing to both front anti roll bar drop link top bushes

rear brake pads getting low

slight offside and nearside steering rack/rod play

sweating to steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2009 138,779 miles

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

perishing to front tie rod bushes

possible steering rack sweating oil

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jul 2008 129,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 122,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 115,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 82,986 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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N196 OJU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N196 OJU, 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 N196 OJU registered?

N196 OJU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 September 1995.

Is N196 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 OJU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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