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N29 PTT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,607 mi
Last recorded86,607 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 PTT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,607 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight seepage from gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing slightly perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,137 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

NS and OS steering rack boots slightly damp, not currently leaking

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,812 miles

Slight coolant leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs rusty (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF strut-top/shock absorber has movement but not considered excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,730 miles

Centre exhaust outer casing corroded and starting to break up, not currently leaking though

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in U/J (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack slightly damp on both rack boots, not currently leaking

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner rear bushes are worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

transmission fluid leaking from cooler radiator lower connection

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,425 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables slightly corroded (outer coating peeling) (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables slightly corroded (outer coating peeling) (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,480 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,198 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,594 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,697 miles

exhaust box casing deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,697 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)

exhaust box casing deteriorated

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,185 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,191 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,191 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 69,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,550 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,454 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,231 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 64,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,617 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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N29 PTT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N29 PTT, 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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N29 PTT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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