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N270 AME

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,952 mi
Last recorded197,952 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 AME
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 197,952 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 197,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 196,706 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 196,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement T/Control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement T/Control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 189,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 189,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 181,946 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 181,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 173,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 173,831 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 168,697 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 168,697 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 160,295 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 153,946 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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N270 AME is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,383cc diesel 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 N270 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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What year was N270 AME registered?

N270 AME is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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