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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))
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))
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))
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))
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 .
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 .
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
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
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
n/s rear lamp broken -not affecting light
windscreen cracked zone b
exhaust heat shield insecure
front brake discs worn
o/s/f tyre worn
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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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