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N238 XKE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,686 mi
Last recorded176,686 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 XKE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 176,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust has slight blow from manifold to turbo

Fail 11 Aug 2014 176,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 171,264 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2012 165,789 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 159,807 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 159,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 151,546 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 151,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 150,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 150,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 145,165 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 145,165 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 15 Dec 2006 140,106 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 140,106 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2005 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2005 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N238 XKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N238 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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What year was N238 XKE registered?

N238 XKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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