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N36 KFE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

156,661 mi
Last recorded156,661 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 KFE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 156,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 155,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 155,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 154,139 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 154,139 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 152,816 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 152,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 151,317 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear were has been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,799 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 149,799 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 145,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various parts of front and rear chassis and suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 16 May 2019 145,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air leak from manifold

various parts of front and rear chassis and suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 141,828 miles

low reserve in handbrake

noise on steering rack

offside rear tyre in poor condition

suspension and brake components corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded

welding repairs carried out

Fail 14 May 2018 141,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill to jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

low reserve in handbrake

noise on steering rack

offside rear tyre in poor condition

suspension and brake components corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded

welding repairs carried out

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,840 miles

Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear outer sill weak

nearside rear outer sill weak

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,840 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear outer sill weak

nearside rear outer sill weak

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 26 Apr 2016 133,471 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

suspension components corroded

various sections corroded underneath of vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2016 133,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

suspension components corroded

various sections corroded underneath of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wing corroded and holed

slight binding to nearside rear brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2015 129,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wing corroded and holed

slight binding to nearside rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,551 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Road springs corroded.

corrosion and hole to offside front wing

low reserve in handbrake

offside rear tyre in poor condition

suspension components corroded

various sections corroded inner outer sills, chassis sections and floor.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Road springs corroded.

Suspect nearside front brake pad low and discs in poor condition.

corrosion and hole to offside front wing

low reserve in handbrake

offside rear tyre in poor condition

suspension components corroded

various sections corroded inner outer sills, chassis sections and floor.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,983 miles

corrosion to offside front wing

front brake imbalance high 24%

slight leak from nearside power steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2013 119,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside front wing

front brake imbalance high 24%

slight leak from nearside power steering rack

vehicle losing water on cat test

Pass 2 May 2012 119,830 miles

corrosion to body under air filter and battery.

corrosion to inner sills,chassis sections and suspension parts

cracks in brake flexis

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wing corroded and holed

Fail 30 Apr 2012 119,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

cracks in brake flexis

corrosion to body under air filter and battery.

corrosion to inner sills,chassis sections and suspension parts

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wing corroded and holed

Fail 12 May 2011 119,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Handbrake cable corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 119,710 miles

Handbrake cable corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 117,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 117,114 miles

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

corrosion around rear jacking points

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 7 May 2009 112,067 miles

Front brake pads worn close to limit

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

Pass 7 May 2009 112,067 miles

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 12 May 2008 107,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 101,886 miles

play in offside front rack end

Fail 21 May 2007 101,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in offside front rack end

Pass 18 May 2006 96,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 90,387 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 KFE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 N36 KFE, 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 KFE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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