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N465 GWP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

184,738 mi
Last recorded184,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN465 GWP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 184,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 180,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake Slight Restricted Movement

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 180,665 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake Slight Restricted Movement

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 172,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 172,285 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 168,903 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 167,936 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 163,531 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 163,508 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 160,091 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 160,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 157,380 miles

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

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

offside front inner rack end worn

Fail 8 Mar 2013 157,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front inner rack end worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 153,637 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 153,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 150,755 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 150,755 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 147,141 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 147,141 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 142,118 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 135,479 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 135,479 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 127,736 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 127,736 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2006 121,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 121,923 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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N465 GWP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N465 GWP, 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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N465 GWP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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