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N396 HFW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,281 mi
Last recorded163,281 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 HFW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 163,281 miles

chip in windscreen

lambda light on

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear brake catching slightly

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear silencer tailpipe slightly loose

unable to check rear brake pads

Fail 25 Mar 2008 163,281 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

lambda light on

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear brake catching slightly

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear silencer tailpipe slightly loose

unable to check rear brake pads

Fail 8 Mar 2007 150,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 150,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 137,321 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 137,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HFW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

N396 HFW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N396 HFW safe to buy?

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