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N421 UOE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,357 mi
Last recorded177,357 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 UOE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 177,357 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edgers

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 width (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 177,357 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edgers

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 width (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 175,293 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 175,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front oil leak

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 173,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre damage on tread

Fail 1 Dec 2014 173,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre damage on tread

Pass 7 Nov 2013 171,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 171,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 167,319 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2012 167,319 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2011 163,411 miles

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

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

front brake discs pittered

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 160,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 158,358 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 158,358 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 155,588 miles

front number plate

Pass 29 Nov 2007 153,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 147,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 141,970 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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N421 UOE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N421 UOE, 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 N421 UOE registered?

N421 UOE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is N421 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N421 UOE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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