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N39 CBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,533 mi
Last recorded106,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 106,533 miles

Nearside Front Light Llense Damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 105,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 105,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Unable Complete due to Hole in Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,472 miles

Offside Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 104,353 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,440 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 103,440 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,706 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front sidelight cracked suspect contacts near side - near side rear brake light was slightly loose - corrosion near side and off side front/near side and off side rear inn er sills

Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,556 miles

Corrosion under floor

Rear Axle/hub noise

Rear wiper blade poor

Pass 25 Nov 2017 97,303 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror requires new glass

Nearside Rear LIGHT unit flicker

Under floor corrosion

slight noise rear axle

Pass 12 Nov 2016 94,745 miles

Nearside Rear light unit possible poor contact

Offside Rear bearing type noise

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bottom (2.4.G.2)

corrosion inc suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2015 92,558 miles

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

Rack & pinion play

Suspension bushes cracking

corrosion inc suspension , brakes etc

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,485 miles

corrosion inc suspension,front disc's etc

n/s/r handbrake lower effort

start rack play

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,596 miles

corrosion inc steering,suspension,brakes etc

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,956 miles

corrosion inc steering/suspension

exhaust poor corrosion/small leaks suggest replace cat back

n/s/f sidelight poor contact

wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,555 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,559 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 83,559 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 79,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,192 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 66,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 61,625 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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N39 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N39 CBW, 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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N39 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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