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N262 PNH

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

186,378 mi
Last recorded186,378 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 PNH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 186,378 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded and leaking

nearside rear tyre outer sideall damaged

offside front wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 22 Aug 2012 186,163 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Offside front brake sticking on.

Slight blow from center box.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 186,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Offside front brake sticking on.

Slight blow from center box.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 180,611 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 180,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 180,600 miles

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

Coolant leak

both number plates in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2010 180,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2007 177,970 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 177,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 167,896 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 167,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N262 PNH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,383cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N262 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 N262 PNH registered?

N262 PNH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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