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N478 DNM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,207 mi
Last recorded162,207 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 DNM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 162,207 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 162,206 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 153,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil and water levels were low

Pass 30 Aug 2007 153,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil and water levels were low

Pass 29 Jul 2006 142,283 miles

Offside 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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N478 DNM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N478 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 N478 DNM registered?

N478 DNM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N478 DNM safe to buy?

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