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N42 BNW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,818 mi
Last recorded159,818 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 BNW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 159,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear coil spring assisters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 159,818 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear coil spring assisters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 155,443 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 155,443 miles

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

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

rear coil spring assisters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 150,633 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 150,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 146,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 141,772 miles

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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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N42 BNW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N42 BNW, 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 N42 BNW registered?

N42 BNW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N42 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N42 BNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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