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N23 GUB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

213,612 mi
Last recorded213,612 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 GUB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 213,612 miles

front suspension bushes worn

rear sills corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 213,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear sills corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 204,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 11 Jun 2018 204,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 Jun 2017 195,192 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes and links worn

front suspension bushes worn

rear sills corroded

shock absorbers tired

small exhaust blow from catylist

Pass 17 Jun 2016 185,758 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap is broken

Fail 17 Jun 2016 185,758 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap is broken

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 174,894 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 174,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 163,933 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 163,541 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 163,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner & outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 158,553 miles

N/S/R Brake slight bind.

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

Slight play in N/S and O/S/F inner steering rack joints.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 152,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 147,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 142,125 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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N23 GUB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N23 GUB, 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 N23 GUB registered?

N23 GUB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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