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N46 CBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,215 mi
Last recorded187,215 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 187,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake performance is 13%

Pass 1 Dec 2020 186,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 185,568 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 185,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 183,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 183,885 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 182,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 179,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,530 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 175,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 169,760 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 169,755 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 165,394 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 159,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 159,931 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 153,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 150,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 147,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 142,433 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 142,433 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 137,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 132,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 128,110 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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N46 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N46 CBW, 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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N46 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 19 August 1995.

Is N46 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N46 CBW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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