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N450 XVM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 XVM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 119,915 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake lever approaching travel limit.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,915 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever approaching travel limit.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,927 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre, inner wall

Fail 11 Sep 2013 116,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre, inner wall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,187 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 96,135 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,893 miles

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

advise seat belt restraining light on.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 88,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise seat belt restraining light on.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 86,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,334 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 75,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 62,928 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,928 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,679 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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N450 XVM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N450 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 N450 XVM registered?

N450 XVM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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