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N479 TJW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,419 mi
Last recorded161,419 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 TJW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 161,419 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 151,894 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 151,892 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 142,855 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 142,741 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 134,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 126,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 117,125 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2006 108,602 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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N479 TJW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N479 TJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N479 TJW?

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What year was N479 TJW registered?

N479 TJW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N479 TJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N479 TJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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