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N36 HHW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,184 mi
Last recorded141,184 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 HHW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 141,184 miles

Both front brake disc,s rusty and in poor condition.

Both rear inner sill ends rusty and in poor condition.

Both steering rack boots cracked and deteriorated.

Middle and rear exhaust sections rusty and deteriorated.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 141,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front brake disc,s rusty and in poor condition.

Both rear inner sill ends rusty and in poor condition.

Both steering rack boots cracked and deteriorated.

Middle and rear exhaust sections rusty and deteriorated.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 135,109 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 135,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 126,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 126,856 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2007 117,888 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 117,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 24 May 2006 110,056 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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N36 HHW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N36 HHW, 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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N36 HHW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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