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N215 GMJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,503 mi
Last recorded235,503 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 GMJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 235,503 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower edge (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2017 235,467 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower edge (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 228,997 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 228,997 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 222,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 216,398 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brakes just draging

fan belts lose

front exhaust corroded weak

power steering pump poor performance

suspention soft

Pass 21 May 2013 209,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 202,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 196,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 187,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 177,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 167,323 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 160,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracking in side wall but not showing cord.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 160,138 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in side wall but not showing cord.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 154,760 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 154,760 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil leak

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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N215 GMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N215 GMJ, 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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N215 GMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 December 1995.

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