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N272 GFC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

247,109 mi
Last recorded247,109 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 GFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 247,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hazzard warning switch broken however still operates with flassing tell tale light

Fail 24 Apr 2014 247,107 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

hazzard warning switch broken however still operates with flassing tell tale light

Pass 23 Apr 2013 238,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

oil leak.

slight power steering leak -offside rack.

Pass 2 May 2012 226,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

nearside front brake pads worn.

Fail 2 May 2012 226,855 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

nearside front brake pads worn.

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 209,554 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 209,007 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 198,649 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

play in nearside rack end

play in offside rack end

Fail 20 May 2008 183,792 miles

offside steering rack worn

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Pass 20 May 2008 183,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

offside steering rack worn

Pass 14 Apr 2007 166,765 miles

offside and nearside front brake flexihoses slight perishing

steering rack worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 148,962 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 148,830 miles

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

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

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

both front flexihoses perished

front no plate damaged

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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N272 GFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N272 GFC, 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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N272 GFC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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