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N309 EPP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,361 mi
Last recorded160,361 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 EPP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 160,361 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 159,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 156,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 153,026 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 152,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 150,857 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion in front ends nearside and offside inner wings

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2016 145,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 145,300 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat union (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 139,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2013 134,618 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 134,618 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 129,845 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Dec 2012 129,845 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 124,205 miles

Coolant leaking from the bottom of the radiator.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 124,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Coolant leaking from the bottom of the radiator.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 115,857 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,316 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 98,721 miles

both front brake disc back cover plates corroded

both front brake discs getting worn

both rear brake disc cover plates corroded

nearside front antiroll bar link rod upper dust cover split

Pass 27 Dec 2007 92,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 87,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 83,152 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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N309 EPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N309 EPP, 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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N309 EPP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N309 EPP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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