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N420 TPC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,609 mi
Last recorded154,609 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 TPC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 154,609 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 154,606 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 143,844 miles

oil on steering rack possible leak

rear pads look low

Fail 17 Sep 2008 143,844 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil on steering rack possible leak

rear pads look low

Pass 15 Oct 2007 134,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 123,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 123,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 114,355 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 114,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N420 TPC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N420 TPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N420 TPC registered?

N420 TPC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 17 November 1995.

Is N420 TPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 TPC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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