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N209 FUD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,619 mi
Last recorded148,619 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 FUD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 148,619 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 148,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 147,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,255 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 143,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 143,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 143,136 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 142,233 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel injector leak back pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 142,232 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel injector leak back pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 141,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 141,130 miles

Battery has slight movement within tray

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 141,129 miles

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

Battery has slight movement within tray

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 140,511 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT LOOSE

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ON RACK (2.3.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 139,818 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 139,818 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 139,472 miles

Both rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 138,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front wipers are starting to split but are still clearing sweep area

small diesel leak from engine area

Fail 3 Dec 2012 138,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front wipers are starting to split but are still clearing sweep area

small diesel leak from engine area

Pass 28 Nov 2011 137,903 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight smoke on rev up..

Pass 29 Nov 2010 137,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 136,681 miles

BLUE SMOKE

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 135,584 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 135,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 134,360 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 134,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 132,713 miles

Nearside front tyre is smooth on outer edge.

Rust hole underneath battery tray.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 124,774 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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N209 FUD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N209 FUD, 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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N209 FUD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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