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N388 UOE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

210,162 mi
Last recorded210,162 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 UOE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 210,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 195,335 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 186,935 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 178,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 171,365 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 158,427 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 157,780 miles

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

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

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

aux belts perished

Fail 23 Nov 2019 152,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

aux belts perished

Pass 11 Feb 2019 152,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 152,008 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 148,971 miles

Centre rear seat belt catch push button broken (working ok)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 148,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Cracked (6.3.1d)

Centre rear seat belt catch push button broken (working ok)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 146,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 143,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 131,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 127,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 123,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 117,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrision to nearside front lower inner wing panel

Pass 15 Aug 2007 104,544 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 104,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 100,708 miles

all brake pads low

battery tray corroded

both front flexi brake hoses perished

chip in o/s head lamp

exhaust rusty

n/s mirror in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2005 89,102 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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N388 UOE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N388 UOE, 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 N388 UOE registered?

N388 UOE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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