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N46 HHW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,718 mi
Last recorded261,718 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 HHW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 261,718 miles

*** nearside rear shock absorber leaking ***

*** speedo not fully illuminated ***

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 23 Sep 2014 261,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 261,700 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 261,619 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 261,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 260,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lambda light on

Pass 5 Aug 2009 257,790 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Lambda warning light staying on

Nearside front brake hose deteriorating

Nearside front side light bulb dim

Rear exhaust slight blow from sleeve

Fail 4 Aug 2009 257,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front reg plate cracked

Lambda warning light staying on

Nearside front brake hose deteriorating

Nearside front side light bulb dim

Rear exhaust slight blow from sleeve

Pass 19 Jun 2008 254,805 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2007 252,767 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 249,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 249,532 miles

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

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

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 HHW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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