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N260 SMY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

249,571 mi
Last recorded249,571 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 SMY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 249,571 miles

both outer sills corroded

various underbody corrosion

windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 4 Sep 2013 240,300 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 240,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 229,275 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 229,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 219,317 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 219,203 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 206,519 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight leak from n/s/r s/absr

Pass 9 Sep 2009 206,519 miles

slight leak from n/s/r s/absr

Pass 11 Sep 2008 198,637 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 187,315 miles

screw embedded in o/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2007 187,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 172,367 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 172,367 miles

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.

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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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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What year was N260 SMY registered?

N260 SMY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 September 1995.

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