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N294 DFR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,375 mi
Last recorded207,375 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 DFR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 207,375 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 207,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 201,182 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 201,182 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 195,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 195,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 187,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 176,581 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 176,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 171,359 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 156,232 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 156,232 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 138,834 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 138,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 125,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 125,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 120,270 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 120,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N294 DFR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N294 DFR, 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 N294 DFR registered?

N294 DFR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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