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N342 EBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,549 mi
Last recorded158,549 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 EBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 158,549 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 158,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 149,700 miles

Central exhaust box strap broken

Nearside Front Inner tyre has small split in side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jan 2019 149,700 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working ignition off (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust box strap broken

Nearside Front Inner tyre has small split in side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,793 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,920 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,482 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 112,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,367 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 111,872 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2013 111,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 110,947 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 109,261 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 109,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 108,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,638 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Feb 2008 105,421 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2006 101,784 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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N342 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N342 EBW, 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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N342 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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