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N304 CPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

237,091 mi
Last recorded237,091 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 CPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 237,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 226,954 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 211,110 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 195,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 183,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear sill weak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 183,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 172,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 160,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 160,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 149,785 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated. has non standard mountings

Pass 6 Oct 2012 149,785 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated. has non standard mountings

Pass 15 Jul 2011 147,709 miles

rear exhaust held up with a chain, but secure.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 143,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 131,800 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 131,800 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 122,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 122,102 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 114,320 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 114,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 105,155 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 105,155 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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N304 CPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N304 CPP, 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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N304 CPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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