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N415 DLG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,336 mi
Last recorded205,336 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 DLG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 205,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 198,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 191,140 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 191,139 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 182,297 miles

steering rack is damp

headlamp wipers rubbers split

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

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 9 May 2023 182,297 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are perished

headlamp wipers rubbers split

steering rack is damp

Pass 9 May 2022 172,626 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 172,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 161,817 miles

DAMP COOLANT STAIN ON THE ENGINE BLOCK

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

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

STEERING RACK GAITERS ARE DAMP

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 161,813 miles

Emissions not tested EMISSION TEST WAS ABORTED BECAUSE OF THE EXHAUST GAS LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

DAMP COOLANT STAIN ON THE ENGINE BLOCK

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCES ARE LOW

STEERING RACK GAITERS ARE DAMP

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 152,931 miles

screen chips

Pass 6 Mar 2019 149,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 145,404 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 145,401 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2017 142,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 135,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 131,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 127,478 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 121,694 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 121,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 115,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,957 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 103,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,993 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 91,993 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,797 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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N415 DLG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 N415 DLG, 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 N415 DLG registered?

N415 DLG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 September 1995.

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