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N301 DFR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,316 mi
Last recorded194,316 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 DFR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 194,316 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

n/s steering rack knuckle joint worn to pass limit

Fail 24 Mar 2011 194,312 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

n/s steering rack knuckle joint worn to pass limit

Pass 18 Mar 2010 185,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 177,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area

slight cracking nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2009 177,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area

slight cracking nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2008 170,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 163,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 162,284 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 162,283 miles

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

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

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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N301 DFR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N301 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N301 DFR registered?

N301 DFR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N301 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N301 DFR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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