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N283 VCF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,692 mi
Last recorded174,692 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 VCF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 174,692 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 174,686 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 167,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 159,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 151,568 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front [feet floor] deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2011 151,568 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front [feet floor] deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2011 151,518 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 143,930 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 143,928 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 135,486 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 135,486 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 128,364 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 128,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 120,043 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 120,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 109,799 miles

both front track control arm bushes slightly worn

slight play in o/s/r axle mounting

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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N283 VCF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N283 VCF, 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 N283 VCF registered?

N283 VCF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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