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N229 XKE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

227,962 mi
Last recorded227,962 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 XKE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 227,962 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 227,962 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 221,603 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2016 221,603 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 215,013 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 215,013 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 208,863 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers' window inoperative

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2014 208,863 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 204,321 miles

revers lights not working

Fail 23 May 2013 204,321 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

revers lights not working

Pass 17 May 2012 197,530 miles

n/s rear lens cracked

Fail 17 May 2012 197,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear lens cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 192,108 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r axle noise

reverse lights not working

Fail 18 May 2011 192,108 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 186,540 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2010 186,540 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 182,034 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 182,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 174,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 168,252 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 169,254 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 161,498 miles

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?

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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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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