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N209 TVK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,104 mi
Last recorded184,104 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 TVK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 184,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 184,095 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 184,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

nearside rear coil spring rusty

nearside rear inner sill rusty

offside rear coil spring rusty

offside rear inner sill rusty

oil leak

slight free play in nearside front inner steering arm joint

Pass 14 Nov 2015 181,314 miles

nearside front under body rusty

slight movement in nearside front inner steering joint

slight movement in offside front inner steering joint

Pass 8 Dec 2014 178,436 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer strap is of a temporary nature

Pass 28 Nov 2013 175,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 171,220 miles

both track rod inner joints have play

Fail 27 Nov 2012 171,220 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both track rod inner joints have play

Pass 16 Nov 2011 166,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2011 166,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2010 161,038 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2010 161,038 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2009 154,580 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 137,259 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,637 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 93,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 90,570 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 TVK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TVK, 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 TVK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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