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N268 AME

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

194,036 mi
Last recorded194,036 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 AME
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 194,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 188,315 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 188,290 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 182,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lambda warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2020 176,436 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 176,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 176,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 174,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2017 172,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 170,067 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 170,067 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 167,503 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 163,284 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 163,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 159,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 156,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 152,137 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 148,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 148,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 145,245 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 138,758 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 138,758 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight leak from p/a/s rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 132,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 126,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 117,620 miles

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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N268 AME is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N268 AME, 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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N268 AME is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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