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N308 FVS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,708 mi
Last recorded175,708 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 FVS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 175,708 miles

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

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

knock from offside inner end of steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2010 175,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

knock from offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 168,985 miles

Temporary repairs to both silencers

Fail 25 Feb 2009 168,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 167,145 miles

both front discs lipped

damage to tailgate

rear silencer securing brackets corroding

tailgate wiper not cleaning screen

Pass 8 Mar 2007 162,478 miles

front exhaust pipe joint in poor condition

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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N308 FVS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N308 FVS, 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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What year was N308 FVS registered?

N308 FVS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 December 1995.

Is N308 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 FVS shows 6 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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