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N282 PPL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,903 mi
Last recorded135,903 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 PPL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 135,903 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 135,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 132,850 miles

O/S/R brake binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pulley belt starting to split/crack

Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,863 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 128,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Perished/cracks N/S/R tyre outer sidewall.

Perished/cracks in O/S/R tyre outer sidewall.

Play in both inner steering rack joints.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

perished / cracks n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

perished /cracks in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,626 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 121,626 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 118,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,378 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 111,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 106,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 103,593 miles

handbrake nearly hits end stop

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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N282 PPL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc 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 N282 PPL, 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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N282 PPL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 October 1995.

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