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N423 HWC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,222 mi
Last recorded175,222 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 HWC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 175,222 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

non standard exhaust

slight exhaust gas leak

Pass 20 Jan 2018 171,670 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 171,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 168,235 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 168,235 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 165,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 164,717 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 19 Nov 2014 157,498 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 157,485 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight blow from exhaust back box & front pipe

Pass 11 Nov 2013 149,468 miles

chip to screen

Pass 7 Nov 2012 142,110 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 142,100 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 134,642 miles

n/s mirror damaged

sligt play to botom stearing colom uj

Fail 21 Nov 2011 134,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damaged

sligt play to botom stearing colom uj

Pass 23 Nov 2010 126,722 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn and perishing

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2010 126,722 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes worn and perishing

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2009 119,091 miles

chips to screen

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2008 107,327 miles

chip to screen

Fail 17 Nov 2008 107,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip to screen

Pass 19 Nov 2007 97,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,934 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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N423 HWC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N423 HWC, 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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N423 HWC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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