MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
lower front arm cross bar corroding
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
lower front arm cross bar corroding
gearbox mount bush - worn
handbrake cable corroded
o/s/f lower wing section corroded
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
gearbox mount bush - worn
handbrake cable corroded
o/s/f lower wing section corroded
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
front number plate cracked + o/s/f lower part on wing corroded....
rear hand brake cable corroded + o/s/r shock absorber has slight leak
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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.
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N381 VCF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?
N381 VCF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 September 1995.
Is N381 VCF safe to buy?
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