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N198 LRL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,140 mi
Last recorded127,140 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 LRL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 127,140 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 127,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FENDER LOOSE AT BODY WORK

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

POWER STEERING OPERATION HAS SLIGHT VIBRATION LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 4 Aug 2009 117,934 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 111,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriorating

minor chips in swept areas of windscreen

n/s/f indicator lens broken

n/s/r light lenses slightly damaged

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 111,326 miles

front number plate deteriorating

minor chips in swept areas of windscreen

n/s/f indicator lens broken

n/s/r light lenses slightly damaged

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2007 106,408 miles

battery insecure

central rear seatbelt not fully inspected as childseat fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f indicator outer lens broken

o/s/f service brake reading fluctuating slightly

rear exhaust mount broken away from rear box (2 fitted)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 106,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

central rear seatbelt not fully inspected as childseat fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded

front number plate deteriorated

n/s/f indicator outer lens broken

o/s/f service brake reading fluctuating slightly

rear exhaust mount broken away from rear box (2 fitted)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 102,862 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 102,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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N198 LRL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N198 LRL, 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 N198 LRL registered?

N198 LRL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N198 LRL safe to buy?

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