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N224 BYG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,016 mi
Last recorded227,016 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 BYG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2011 227,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

major oil leak from engine.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 215,671 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 215,671 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 212,802 miles

Oil leak

both heah lamp glass damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2009 212,768 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

both heah lamp glass damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2008 208,470 miles

Oil leak

o/s head lamp glass broken

Fail 4 Sep 2008 208,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

o/s head lamp glass broken

Pass 5 Sep 2007 203,630 miles

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

advisorys as per mot 432497747245

Fail 4 Sep 2007 203,612 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

some play in steering uj

Pass 12 Sep 2006 195,462 miles

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

o/s/f wheel binding a little

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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N224 BYG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N224 BYG, 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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N224 BYG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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