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N380 PKV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,072 mi
Last recorded221,072 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN380 PKV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 221,072 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 220,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 212,603 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 206,500 miles

steering wheel rubber casing insecure on wheel but not split

Fail 12 Nov 2015 206,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning vibrating and jerky to use on lock (2.3.3a)

steering wheel rubber casing insecure on wheel but not split

Pass 8 Dec 2014 199,037 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 192,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 182,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 176,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 175,429 miles

Engine mounting bolts loose.

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 175,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine mounting bolts loose.

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 174,409 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 174,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

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

Corrosion on the nearside sill

Corrosion on the offside sill

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 168,293 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 158,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 158,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 145,615 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 145,615 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 PKV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N380 PKV, 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 PKV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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