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N445 NDG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

261,990 mi
Last recorded261,990 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 NDG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 261,990 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wing / Battery Tray Corroded and Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill / Jack Point Corroded & Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer Wing Holed & Sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Disc Back Plates Corroded

Rear Inner Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 259,974 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both sides ABS rings are corroded. (1.6 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from both sides steering rack boots. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 258,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both sides ABS rings are corroded . (1.6 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from both sides steering rack boots. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose.

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Both front and rear number plates loose. (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 258,408 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake not working due to broken hand brake cable. (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box. corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both sides ABS rings are corroded . (1.6 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from both sides steering rack boots . (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box loose on joint.

Rear heat shield loose.

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Both front and rear number plates loose. (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 256,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Mounting . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both sides ABS rings are corroded . (1.6 (e))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt clasp cover release buttons are damaged . (7.1.2 (d))

Horn audibility is poor .

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is heavily corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has long travel .

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seepage from both sides steering rack boots . (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure .

Fail 5 Jun 2023 256,518 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Mounting . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Offside effort is much lower than nearside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both sides ABS rings are corroded . (1.6 (e))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt clasp cover release buttons are damaged . (7.1.2 (d))

Horn audibility is poor .

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch is heavily corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has long travel .

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seepage from both sides steering rack boots . (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure .

Pass 24 May 2022 249,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

petrol cap not locking type temp one

Fail 24 May 2022 249,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

petrol cap not locking type temp one

Pass 8 Jun 2021 245,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 245,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 241,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 241,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 238,533 miles

Coolant leak Radiator is leaking from 'repair'

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wings corroded ,and nearside holed on vertical plane just above the horizontal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boots damp with power steering oil both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sealing type emergency fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has considerable play when in an ordinary running position

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt clasp release button is damaged and has sharp edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front offside horn button on steering wheel not working

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly corroded above exhaust

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 238,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo / manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak radiator leaking from a 'repair'

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wings corroded and nearside holed at vertical to horizontal plane (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both sides of steering rack damp around gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sealing type emergency fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Has considerable movement when in ordinary running position and requires repair or adjustment

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt clasp release button is broken and has sharp edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside horn button on steering wheel not working

Parking brake and brake fluid level light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn to minimum at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured towbar wiring rubbing on axle and starting to chafe through (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded on inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 235,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play when in ordinary running position

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt stalk release button broken and has sharp edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides brake discs corrroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes VERY badly corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside horn button inoperative

sealing emergency petrol cap fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 230,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Temporary sealing type petrol cap fitted

metal fuel pipes above rear axle badly corroded

offside horn button deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2017 230,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Temporary sealing type petrol cap fitted

metal fuel pipes above rear axle badly corroded

offside horn button deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 226,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% brake imbalance , maximum limit is 30% braking system appears to require repair (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fuel pipes and clips above tank corroded

offside horn button inoperative

Fail 11 Jun 2016 226,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under battery close to anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% brake imbalance , maximum limit is 30% braking system appears to require repair (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipes and clips above tank corroded

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

alternator belt frayed

battery slightly loose

offside horn button inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2015 221,714 miles

Nearside front position light dimmer than offside

Nearside rear lower brake pad retaining pin does not look as fully engaged as the upper one

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front wiper blade split

Offside horn button not working

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 9 Jun 2014 213,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2014 213,182 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2013 204,226 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 203,789 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 198,565 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 198,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 193,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 190,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 186,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 177,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 165,939 miles

n/s rear lamp broken -not affecting light

windscreen cracked zone b

Pass 4 May 2006 154,696 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn

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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N445 NDG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 N445 NDG, 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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N445 NDG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 September 1995.

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