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N401 EBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,377 mi
Last recorded175,377 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 EBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 175,377 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 174,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 165,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

front bumper insecure

general corrosion

n/s bonnet catch inop

tow ball not fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 165,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

front bumper insecure

general corrosion

n/s bonnet catch inop

tow ball not fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 155,030 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see rear brake pads

clutch slave cyl leaking

engine light on

general corrosion

n/f back plate deteriorated

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s bonnet catch inop

Pass 7 Jan 2014 143,628 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine light on

general corrosion

n/s/f back plate deteriorated

n/s bonnet catch inop

Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,651 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 125,814 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front abs sensor wiring insecurly clipped

n/s/f brake back plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 125,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front abs sensor wiring insecurly clipped

n/s/f brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 116,169 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear light lens damaged

damage n/s/f bumper and wing

n/s/f back plate corroded

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,061 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f back plate missing

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,209 miles

slight cracking both front track control arm bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,285 miles

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

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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N401 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N401 EBW, 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 N401 EBW registered?

N401 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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