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N296 ESM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,959 mi
Last recorded111,959 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 ESM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,959 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,900 miles

n/s/r & o/d/s/r suspensin arms bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2014 97,306 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 95,360 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 84,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,556 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,979 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,502 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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N296 ESM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N296 ESM, 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 N296 ESM registered?

N296 ESM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N296 ESM safe to buy?

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