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N481 TJW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,084 mi
Last recorded197,084 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 TJW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 197,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 185,880 miles

cover loose on steering wheel

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside no plate lamp dim

Fail 28 Feb 2009 185,861 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cover loose on steering wheel

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside no plate lamp dim

Pass 29 Feb 2008 180,884 miles

slight black smoke at fast idle

Pass 8 Jan 2007 176,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 157,094 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 157,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N481 TJW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N481 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.

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What year was N481 TJW registered?

N481 TJW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N481 TJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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