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N270 EPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,426 mi
Last recorded139,426 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 EPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 139,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 139,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 129,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2018 129,181 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Radiator leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,773 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexy hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexy hose (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 111,743 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexy hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexy hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,882 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 106,880 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,166 miles

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

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have various cracks and detiriation showing cords in places but does not yet meet the requirements of a failure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,581 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust middle section is corroded and blowing slightly

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

horn note poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators and side wall is in poor condition - scuffed

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators and is deteriorated

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 10 Sep 2010 100,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust middle section is corroded and blowing slightly

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

horn note poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators and side wall is in poor condition - scuffed

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators and is deteriorated

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 3 Sep 2009 97,701 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

horn note is poor

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on outer shoulders

n/s and o/s rear tyres are deteriorated

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

slight play in bottom steering UJ

slight play in stering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 2 Sep 2009 97,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

horn note is poor

middle and rear sections of exhaust are corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on outer shoulders

n/s and o/s rear tyres are deteriorated

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

slight play in bottom steering UJ

slight play in stering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,650 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 81,601 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 EPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N270 EPP, 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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N270 EPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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