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N298 EPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,027 mi
Last recorded162,027 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 EPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 162,027 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 162,027 miles

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

1.rear number plate starting to deterioate 2,n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 158,269 miles

o/s rear tyre near legal limits o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 154,165 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 154,127 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 149,860 miles

Two exhaust clamps on rear section broken.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 146,763 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. engine oil level low. 3. front wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 146,742 miles

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

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

1. n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 2. engine oil level low. 3. front wiper blades starting to split.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 142,245 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 142,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 137,517 miles

n/s front inner track control arm mounting bush becomming perished

n/s front tyre becomming worn

o/s rear tyre at legal limmits wearing on inside edge

slight play in n/s front track rod end

Pass 29 Nov 2006 131,711 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 131,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f flexi brake hose becoming perished † †slight leak on o/s/r shock absorber † †slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 1 Dec 2005 125,618 miles

slight leak on both rear shock absorbers †n/s rear tyre near legal limits †both front flexi brake hoses becoming perished

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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N298 EPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N298 EPP, 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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N298 EPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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