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N438 XVM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,509 mi
Last recorded201,509 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 XVM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 201,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 201,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing abs andbattery (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 195,808 miles

Rear registration plate starting to fade.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 195,808 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate starting to fade.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 191,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 185,409 miles

Rear registration plate fading.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 180,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 177,377 miles

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012 173,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 165,916 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake disks worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 161,882 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2009 157,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 157,820 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 152,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 152,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 145,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 141,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 136,013 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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N438 XVM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N438 XVM, 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 N438 XVM registered?

N438 XVM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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