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N42 LWV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Beige Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,700 mi
Last recorded157,700 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 LWV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,700 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside tyre has been run flat in the past

Pass 10 May 2016 156,554 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 173,812 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 154,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 151,734 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 150,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 149,156 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 149,156 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 147,633 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 147,633 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 145,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 143,368 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 143,366 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 141,267 miles

Front bumper insecure

front dics corrade in middle

Pass 17 Apr 2007 135,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 130,478 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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N42 LWV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Beige with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N42 LWV, 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 N42 LWV registered?

N42 LWV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is N42 LWV safe to buy?

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