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N254 PYM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,398 mi
Last recorded200,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 PYM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 200,398 miles

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

offside front wiper smearing

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

rear and centre exhaust boxs in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2012 200,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front wiper smearing

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

rear and centre exhaust boxs in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2011 191,882 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 186,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 186,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 179,453 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 May 2009 179,297 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2008 172,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 166,111 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 158,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 154,092 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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N254 PYM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N254 PYM, 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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N254 PYM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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