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N316 JAM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,822 mi
Last recorded201,822 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 JAM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 201,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 197,846 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 193,235 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 193,210 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2013 187,244 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 181,941 miles

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 18 Nov 2011 176,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 170,948 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 165,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 160,698 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 157,607 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 154,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 154,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 150,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advise front registration plate in poor condition.

advise rubber exhaust hangers deteriorated.

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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N316 JAM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N316 JAM, 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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N316 JAM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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