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N249 CBG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,114 mi
Last recorded212,114 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 CBG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 212,114 miles

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

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

osf steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 29 Sep 2010 205,220 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 205,220 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2009 198,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 186,988 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexis cracked

nearside and offside rear brake flexis starting to crack

play in nearside and offside steering reack

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 26 Jun 2008 186,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front brake flexis cracked

nearside and offside rear brake flexis starting to crack

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit and nailed

play in nearside and offside steering reack

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2007 172,837 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 172,838 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise:corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

advise:front inner brake pads look low???

advise:slight play nearside lower ball joint

advise:slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2006 155,978 miles

Cracking to front flexi's

Creaking noise from nearside and offside of steering rack ball ends / track rod ends.

battery insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2006 155,978 miles

Cracking to front flexi's

Creaking noise from nearside and offside of steering rack ball ends / track rod ends.

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

battery insecure

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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N249 CBG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N249 CBG, 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 N249 CBG registered?

N249 CBG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 November 1995.

Is N249 CBG safe to buy?

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