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N276 FBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,919 mi
Last recorded130,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 FBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 130,919 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lense damaged (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,351 miles

Horn sound becoming

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 126,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front exhaust joining bolts corroded

horn becoming muted

indicators dont cancel

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/f side light lense cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2013 124,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front exhaust joining bolts corroded

horn becoming muted

indicators dont cancel

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/f side light lense cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,267 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 122,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 117,803 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 117,803 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 117,429 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lense is cracked

o/s headlight lense is chipped

o/s/f side light lense is cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 115,949 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 115,949 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 111,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 107,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 102,825 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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N276 FBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N276 FBW, 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 N276 FBW registered?

N276 FBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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