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N398 TEG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,928 mi
Last recorded120,928 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 TEG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 120,928 miles

ex weak due to rust

horn weak just passable

o/s front brake back plate rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2012 120,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

horn weak just passable

o/s front brake back plate rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,146 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 120,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 99,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,004 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 87,256 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 87,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust pipe bent suggest replace

suggest replace rear brake pads and pins replace near future

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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N398 TEG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N398 TEG, 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 N398 TEG registered?

N398 TEG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 November 1995.

Is N398 TEG safe to buy?

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