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N299 XKJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,294 mi
Last recorded202,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 XKJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 202,294 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 202,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 197,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 186,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 186,285 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 178,266 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 178,266 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 171,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 168,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 164,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 157,706 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 149,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 142,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 134,790 miles

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

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

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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N299 XKJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N299 XKJ, 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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N299 XKJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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