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N380 FOR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,282 mi
Last recorded109,282 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 FOR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,282 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) front + rear

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) front + rear

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

noise from engine

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,391 miles

All shock absorbers weak

Front number plate defaced

Rear axle noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,033 miles

centre exhaust system exhaust blow

front number plate deteriorating

rear differential bearings loud

Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 55 r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 55 r15 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust system exhaust blow

front number plate deteriorating

rear differential bearings loud

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,003 miles

front number plate faded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 100,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate faded

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,924 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate faded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 97,924 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn

front number plate faded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

near side front wheel slightly restricted

near side rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,487 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,430 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,237 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 88,546 miles

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 9 Jan 2008 88,546 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,154 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,854 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 79,854 miles

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

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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N380 FOR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N380 FOR, 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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N380 FOR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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