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N276 OBB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,138 mi
Last recorded182,138 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 182,138 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 182,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 170,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine damp but no visible drips. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 160,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 150,179 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At central flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,683 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,422 miles

All brake discs have slight corrosion

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,370 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,135 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded and insucure

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Fail 11 Nov 2014 80,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded and insucure

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,145 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dampness around steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,145 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dampness around steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,505 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 65,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,095 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,700 miles

both rear shockers slightly soft

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,638 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,180 miles

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Jul 2005 33,315 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 OBB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBB, 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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N276 OBB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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