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N453 BMC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,764 mi
Last recorded116,764 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 BMC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,764 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 112,996 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,723 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front brake disc lipped and worn not weakened

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Fail 12 Mar 2018 110,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing lense cracked (1.5.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating front (3.7.B.3)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,902 miles

front brake disc lipped and worn not weakened

front inner brake pads close to limit

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,690 miles

nearside and offside inner outer sills surface rust

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,817 miles

front and rear brake disc worn but not weakened

front and rear inner brake pads close to limit

front number plate cracked but still can be read

nearside and offside inner rear sills surface rust no holes

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,874 miles

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

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

exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,677 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 102,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,679 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking, inner edge, cord/ply not visable, would recommend replacing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,345 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 64,923 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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N453 BMC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N453 BMC, 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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N453 BMC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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