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N254 TAX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,153 mi
Last recorded195,153 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 TAX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 195,153 miles

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

battery loose

slight leak in the steering

stone chips

Fail 9 Aug 2012 195,153 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

battery loose

slight leak in the steering

stone chips

Pass 12 Oct 2011 193,395 miles

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

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

battery box corroded and holed

stone chips

Fail 12 Oct 2011 193,395 miles

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

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

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

battery box corroded and holed

stone chips

Pass 5 Oct 2010 190,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 186,971 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 186,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 182,537 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 182,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 179,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 175,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TAX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N254 TAX, 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 N254 TAX registered?

N254 TAX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N254 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 TAX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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