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N28 RLJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,867 mi
Last recorded95,867 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 RLJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Top suspension arm corroded.

Offside Rear Top suspension arm corroded.

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine covers fitted.

Fail 12 Jan 2022 92,349 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Top suspension arm corroded.

Offside Rear Top suspension arm corroded.

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine covers fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,750 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

chip to windscreen

general underneath corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,712 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle and components corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,712 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle and components corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,142 miles

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

underbody of vehicle and components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,391 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)

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

power steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,391 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,374 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/r tyre not showing ply or cords

Fail 14 Aug 2013 71,149 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/r tyre not showing ply or cords

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,840 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,881 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,312 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 61,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,482 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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N28 RLJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N28 RLJ, 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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N28 RLJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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