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N199 BYG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,829 mi
Last recorded180,829 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 BYG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 180,829 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to crack

nearside p.a.s steering rack gaiter damp

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 30 Jan 2009 180,811 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to crack

nearside p.a.s steering rack gaiter damp

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 24 Jan 2008 172,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 172,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 165,691 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 159,897 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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N199 BYG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N199 BYG, 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 N199 BYG registered?

N199 BYG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N199 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 BYG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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