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N381 MRN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,622 mi
Last recorded202,622 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 MRN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 202,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable corroded

low sound from horn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 201,529 miles

low sound from horn

offside rear part of handbrake cable corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 200,078 miles

handbrake cable at offside rear catching exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2015 198,418 miles

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

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

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

nearside front indicator lamp filling with water

Pass 22 Apr 2014 196,730 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flange corroded and exhaust clamps

Pass 17 Apr 2013 194,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery tray corroded/holed.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 193,400 miles

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

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

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

battery tray corroded/holed.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 193,400 miles

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

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

battery tray corroded/holed.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 191,215 miles

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

battery tray badly corroded/holed.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 191,215 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

battery tray badly corroded/holed.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 188,912 miles

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

battery tray corroded/holed,

Pass 16 Apr 2009 186,232 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 186,232 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 181,219 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front discs slightly rusty

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 175,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 164,445 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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N381 MRN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N381 MRN, 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 N381 MRN registered?

N381 MRN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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