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N351 FVG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

248,754 mi
Last recorded248,754 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 FVG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 248,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2026 248,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2025 245,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 242,388 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 237,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 237,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 233,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 233,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Plus worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 227,608 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 227,608 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 222,707 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 222,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 211,840 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 211,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 201,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 191,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 191,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 181,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 173,573 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

power steering pump noisey

power steering rack leaking oil slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2015 173,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

power steering pump noisey

power steering rack leaking oil slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 165,276 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 165,276 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 158,457 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

leak n/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2013 158,457 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

leak n/s of steering rack

rear exhaust mount broken,front pipe bracket broken

suspect brake pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 154,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 150,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 145,444 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 145,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 141,726 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 141,726 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 137,937 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 137,937 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 134,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 129,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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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N351 FVG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 N351 FVG, 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 N351 FVG registered?

N351 FVG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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