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N314 WAN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,211 mi
Last recorded179,211 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 WAN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 179,211 miles

O/S/R lamp damaged

Exhaust system deteriorated

N/S/R lamp damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 170,619 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT AND BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING WITH AGE

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP LENSE CRACKED

OFF SIDE REAR LIHT LENSE DAMAGED BUT SHOWING NO WHITE LIGHT TO THE REAR

OIL LEAKFROM ENGINE

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 170,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH SIDES FRONT AND BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING WITH AGE

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP LENSE CRACKED

OFF SIDE REAR LIHT LENSE DAMAGED BUT SHOWING NO WHITE LIGHT TO THE REAR

OIL LEAKFROM ENGINE

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 159,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2013 159,796 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2012 149,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

crack in windscreen but not in swept area

Fail 1 Feb 2011 137,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 137,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 124,771 miles

O/S front tyre tread worn very thin on inside edge.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 124,741 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S front tyre tread worn very thin on inside edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 114,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 103,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,545 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 80,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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N314 WAN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N314 WAN, 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 N314 WAN registered?

N314 WAN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 November 1995.

Is N314 WAN safe to buy?

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