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N415 NBC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,419 mi
Last recorded142,419 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 NBC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,419 miles

general corrosion underneath and on suspension components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 142,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath and on suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs corroded

general corrosion underneath and on all suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 135,348 miles

general corrosion underneath

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake slow to operate and showing signs of over heating

Fail 2 Aug 2017 135,346 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general corrosion underneath

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake slow to operate and showing signs of over heating

Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,028 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 10 Aug 2016 132,025 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 127,385 miles

offside outer sill heavily corroded and holed

rear brake discs In poor condition

slight blow on front exhaust section

Fail 11 Aug 2014 121,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

o/s/rear tyre low inside

o/s/sill corroded & 8mm hole at front

rear exhasut corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 121,718 miles

handbrake travel

o/s/rear tyre low inside

o/s/sill corroded & 8mm hole at front

rear exhasut corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,852 miles

front track control arm bushes heavily perished

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 14 Aug 2012 111,452 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight handbrake travel

sump pan corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 105,643 miles

lots of handbrake travel

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Aug 2011 105,642 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

over axle exhaust blowing

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,418 miles

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

rear disc poor surface

Fail 11 Aug 2010 100,417 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear disc poor surface

Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,608 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

no reversing lights(possible switch)

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,419 miles

both rear tyres close to limit on inner edges

front pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2006 78,508 miles

front pads appear low through wheel would advise to be checked

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

rear exhaust sections in poor condition

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 NBC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NBC, 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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N415 NBC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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