MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both outer sills corroded
various underbody corrosion
windscreen wiper blades split
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both steering rack gaitors wet
exhaust clamp missing and catalyst damaged
front tyres worn on edges
various body and underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both steering rack gaitors wet
exhaust clamp missing and catalyst damaged
front tyres worn on edges
various body and underbody corrosion
Both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated
Front + Rear registration plates slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
N/S/F Headlamp condensated
N/S/F Tyre badly worn on outer edges
Slight fluid leak from steering rack
Various suspension bushes deteriorated
Various underbody corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Driver's seat in very poor condition
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated
Front + Rear registration plates slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
N/S/F Headlamp condensated
N/S/F Tyre badly worn on outer edges
Slight fluid leak from steering rack
Various suspension bushes deteriorated
Various underbody corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Driver's seat in very poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
slight corrosion on rear chassis members and outer sills
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
slight corrosion on rear chassis members and outer sills
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
slight leak from n/s/r s/absr
slight leak from n/s/r s/absr
screw embedded in o/s/f tyre
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
screw embedded in o/s/f tyre
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
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N260 SMY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N260 SMY, 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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N260 SMY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 September 1995.
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