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N255 PNH

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,971 mi
Last recorded220,971 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 PNH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 220,971 miles

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Banjo connection on rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 220,971 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake disc rear cover corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Banjo connection (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 211,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 197,360 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 197,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 181,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 163,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 156,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 155,722 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 153,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osf brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 151,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 149,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 145,427 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 142,315 miles

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

some dampness around nsf steering rack gator

Fail 13 Jul 2006 142,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

some dampness around nsf steering rack gator

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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N255 PNH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N255 PNH, 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 N255 PNH registered?

N255 PNH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N255 PNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 PNH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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