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N223 OYP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,503 mi
Last recorded79,503 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 OYP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SLIGHT LEAK

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

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LESE BROKEN OK TIME OFF TEST

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,058 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 79,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,795 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 77,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 75,636 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,195 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 73,092 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,914 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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N223 OYP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N223 OYP, 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 N223 OYP registered?

N223 OYP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 December 1995.

Is N223 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 OYP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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