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N396 EBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,303 mi
Last recorded100,303 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 EBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2014 100,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,553 miles

FLANGE FRONT OF CAT CORRODED

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 99,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

FLANGE FRONT OF CAT CORRODED

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,467 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,151 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,321 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 94,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 91,758 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 91,758 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 88,511 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Outer Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,984 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N396 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N396 EBW, 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 N396 EBW registered?

N396 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 September 1995.

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