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N397 TVC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

255,027 mi
Last recorded255,027 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 TVC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 255,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper slightly loose

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 255,013 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged rearmost buckle broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper slightly loose

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2025 247,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake disc back plates corroded

rear most seat in boot removed at time of test, belts not tested

slight corrosion rear inner sill areas

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 247,853 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake disc back plates corroded

rear most seat in boot removed at time of test, belts not tested

slight corrosion rear inner sill areas

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 240,473 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake servo hose in poor condition

front disc back plates corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 240,273 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective band (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake servo hose in poor condition

front disc back plates corroded

rest of exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2023 233,024 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 228,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 222,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 213,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 207,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 201,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 190,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 181,186 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 181,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 170,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 160,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 150,583 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 138,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 125,752 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 125,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 114,032 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,875 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r/ tyre worn on inner edge & becoming out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2007 88,364 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 88,257 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes have run out

Pass 16 Jan 2006 83,388 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 83,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N397 TVC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N397 TVC, 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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N397 TVC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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