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N259 PPL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,985 mi
Last recorded142,985 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 PPL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 142,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 141,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 139,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 138,143 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 136,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 134,905 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 134,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 132,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 130,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 128,615 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 128,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 125,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 123,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 120,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 117,598 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 117,598 miles

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

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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N259 PPL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N259 PPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N259 PPL?

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What year was N259 PPL registered?

N259 PPL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N259 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 PPL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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