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N485 SPE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,935 mi
Last recorded169,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 SPE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 169,935 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 165,215 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 165,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 160,174 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges.

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 154,982 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated.

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

Minor oil leak.

Radiator deteriorated.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 149,437 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 149,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 144,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 139,596 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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N485 SPE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon 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 N485 SPE, 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 N485 SPE registered?

N485 SPE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 October 1995.

Is N485 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 SPE 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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