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N274 AJX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

278,919 mi
Last recorded278,919 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 AJX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 278,919 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 265,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened Handbrake pivot on rear axle (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 265,876 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Handbrake linkage Pin location worn

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 257,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 251,970 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 251,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat in boot (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 243,110 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 243,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 236,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering arm ( tie rod ) has slight play

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 228,225 miles

parking brake warning lamp not working

rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2018 219,690 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 211,137 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 204,099 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 18 Aug 2016 204,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 19 Aug 2015 194,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front disc backplates corroded

near side rear in boot seat belt clasp missing

rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 27 May 2014 184,341 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear door handle stiff

Pass 27 May 2014 184,341 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear door handle stiff

Pass 28 May 2013 174,459 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 23 May 2013 174,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 May 2012 164,547 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 160,935 miles

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

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

Offside rear light lense broken

Fail 17 May 2011 160,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear light lense broken

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

Fail 20 May 2010 156,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 156,642 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 150,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 142,414 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 139,098 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside front headlamp motor running all the time but not affecting beam pattern

offside front sidelight dim but working & visible

one of drivebelts slipping

slight "blow" from manifold gasket area when cold

Fail 6 Jun 2007 139,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlamp motor running all the time but not affecting beam pattern

offside front sidelight dim but working & visible

one of drivebelts slipping

slight "blow" from manifold gasket area when cold

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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N274 AJX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N274 AJX, 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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N274 AJX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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