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N39 PTT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,506 mi
Last recorded203,506 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 PTT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 203,506 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 203,506 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 202,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 200,165 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perishing (13).

front brakes binding slightly.

front exhaust section leaking slightly.

slight fluctuations in rear brake test readings.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 200,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres cracked and perishing (13).

front brakes binding slightly.

front exhaust section leaking slightly.

slight fluctuations in rear brake test readings.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 199,350 miles

offside rear lens damaged but not showing any white light to the rear.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 199,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken. (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front under wing areas both sides by roll bar mountings. (2.4.A.3)

offside rear lens damaged but not showing any white light to the rear.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 195,700 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Jun 2016 195,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 192,294 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 192,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 187,992 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 182,655 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 182,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses perishing.

driver's seat belt twisted.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 176,234 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 176,234 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 168,790 miles

front brake hoses perishing.

slight wear in track control arm bushes.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 162,804 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

some wear in both front track control arm bushes.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 162,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perishing.

some wear in both front track control arm bushes.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 152,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 152,905 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 138,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 122,454 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 108,697 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 PTT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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