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N458 DNM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,315 mi
Last recorded158,315 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 DNM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 158,315 miles

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

Rear rear axle noisey

Fail 4 Jul 2016 158,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear axle noisey

Pass 16 Jul 2015 149,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside mirrior has damadge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 149,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside mirrior has damadge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 140,891 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

N/S/R Light lens cracked

N/S/R tyre side walls perishing

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

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wiper split at ends

Fail 3 Jul 2014 140,891 miles

N/S/R tyre side walls perishing

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

N/S/R Light lens cracked

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

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

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wiper split at ends

Pass 4 Apr 2013 132,140 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 132,137 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 131,579 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 131,579 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 128,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 125,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 121,613 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 121,613 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 117,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 117,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 113,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 109,483 miles

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 9 Dec 2005 104,388 miles

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

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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N458 DNM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 N458 DNM, 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 N458 DNM registered?

N458 DNM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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