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N221 PFW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 PFW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 116,089 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 116,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,951 miles

offside front brake binding

Fail 13 Oct 2011 114,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Oct 2010 114,323 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,487 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 110,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 108,914 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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N221 PFW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N221 PFW, 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 N221 PFW registered?

N221 PFW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 October 1995.

Is N221 PFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 PFW shows 9 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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