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N355 YKE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,798 mi
Last recorded145,798 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 YKE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 145,798 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bootlid dampers weak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 145,798 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bootlid dampers weak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 145,553 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 145,553 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 143,270 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 140,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 136,452 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 136,452 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 132,259 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2008 132,259 miles

Battery insecure

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

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 128,331 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 128,331 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 123,332 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 123,332 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N355 YKE 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 57.1%.

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 N355 YKE, 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 N355 YKE registered?

N355 YKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is N355 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 YKE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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