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N427 BYB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,624 mi
Last recorded225,624 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 BYB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 225,624 miles

Oil leak

Split to O/S/R tyre not showing cords at time of test

Surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 10 Sep 2013 225,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2012 220,977 miles

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 213,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 205,868 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 184,073 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 184,073 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 173,412 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 163,644 miles

Front inner brake pads look to be worn low

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside rear brake noisey (when handbrake applied)

Unable to see rear inner brake pad condition clearly

Windscreen chiped

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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N427 BYB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N427 BYB, 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 N427 BYB registered?

N427 BYB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 September 1995.

Is N427 BYB safe to buy?

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