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N402 VAO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,854 mi
Last recorded48,854 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 VAO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 48,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 48,849 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,505 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 45,505 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,603 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 44,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,001 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 43,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,978 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 41,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,809 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,819 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,374 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,446 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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N402 VAO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N402 VAO, 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 N402 VAO registered?

N402 VAO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N402 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N402 VAO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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