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N248 CMJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,477 mi
Last recorded159,477 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 CMJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 159,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disks worped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2018 159,477 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2017 155,100 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 May 2016 150,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 145,559 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 145,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rusty.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 140,752 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts are corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 136,406 miles

Centre Exhaust Outter Skin Starting To Deteriorate

Fail 9 Jun 2012 131,809 miles

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

NearSide Front Tyre Wearing On Inner And Outter Edges

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

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

OfSide Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 131,809 miles

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

NearSide Front Tyre Wearing On Inner And Outter Edges

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

OfSide Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 125,976 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 122,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 117,081 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 117,081 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all four roadwheels protruding from wheelarchs

Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 104,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,251 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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N248 CMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N248 CMJ, 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 N248 CMJ registered?

N248 CMJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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