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N270 HCL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,719 mi
Last recorded225,719 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 HCL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2008 225,719 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine is running roughly (possible idle control valve)

Engine radiator leaking on N/S/F

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Heavy oil leak around engine oil filter feed pipes

N/S/F wing mirror housing insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 223,339 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 223,339 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 220,162 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 210,268 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 HCL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

N270 HCL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 November 1995.

Is N270 HCL safe to buy?

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