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N284 UDB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,371 mi
Last recorded165,371 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 UDB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 165,371 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 165,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 161,700 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 161,700 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 154,581 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 146,904 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 146,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,168 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 143,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 136,924 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 136,924 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 132,839 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 128,717 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 123,125 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 119,198 miles

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

nail in tyre

oil level low !!!

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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N284 UDB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,383cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N284 UDB, 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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N284 UDB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 August 1995.

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