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N356 YKE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,579 mi
Last recorded195,579 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 YKE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 195,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 188,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 188,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 181,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 181,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 175,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 167,296 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 167,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 156,795 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 146,645 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 134,507 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 134,507 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 124,606 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 124,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 115,889 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 115,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 107,977 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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N356 YKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N356 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 N356 YKE registered?

N356 YKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N356 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N356 YKE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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