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N31 RLJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,193 mi
Last recorded100,193 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 RLJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 100,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 99,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 99,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,206 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 97,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,746 miles

N/s/r tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,129 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 69,355 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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N31 RLJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N31 RLJ, 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 N31 RLJ registered?

N31 RLJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 September 1995.

Is N31 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 RLJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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