MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nsf brake backplate corroded
nsr lens cracked
osf tyre worn on outer edge
osf window inoperative
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nsf brake backplate corroded
nsr lens cracked
os wiper blade split
osf tyre worn on outer edge
osf window inoperative
rear seats lowered at time of test
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
drivers' window inoperative
n/s rear lamp lens cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
drivers' window inoperative
n/s rear lamp lens cracked
revers lights not working
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
revers lights not working
n/s rear lens cracked
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear lens cracked
general corrosion under vehicle
n/s/r axle noise
reverse lights not working
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
general corrosion under vehicle
n/s/r axle noise
reverse lights not working
Long travel on parking brake
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Long travel on parking brake
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front chassis legs corrosion
nearside rear light lense cracked
offside front tyre slight wear inner edge
slight imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front chassis legs corrosion
nearside rear light lense cracked
offside front tyre slight wear inner edge
slight imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front anti roll bar link arm bushes cracking
corrosion around rear suspension
nearside rear light lense cracked
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear facing seatbelt, belt slightly worn.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N229 XKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N229 XKE, 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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N229 XKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 August 1995.
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