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N274 XFJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 XFJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 102,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both rear shock absorber shrouds coorroded

corrosion both front brake caliper carriers

corrosion both front hubs

corrosion centre exhaust

handbrake at maximum permissable travel

offside front brake back plate corroded

oil leak rear axle pinion seal

slight play both rear radiaus arm bushes

Pass 30 May 2012 102,223 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds coorroded

corrosion both front brake caliper carriers

corrosion both front hubs

corrosion centre exhaust

handbrake at maximum permissable travel

offside front brake back plate corroded

oil leak rear axle pinion seal

slight play both rear radiaus arm bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,707 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside reverse lamp inopp

Pass 5 Jun 2009 94,525 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 94,515 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 92,723 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

strong advisory both rear tyres worn low on inside edge and starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2007 87,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,408 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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N274 XFJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XFJ, 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 N274 XFJ registered?

N274 XFJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N274 XFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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