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N486 OUC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,142 mi
Last recorded221,142 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 OUC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 221,142 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 221,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 220,075 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 220,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 219,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 218,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 217,876 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 217,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 214,925 miles

air con belt removed.

all axle, suspenion & anti roll bar bushes perihed.

corrosion along front edge of bonnet.

front brake discs corroded. (Replace with next set of brake discs).

front number plate damaged along lower edge.

n/s/r seat belt buckle button broken,(operates correctly).

o/s/f spot lamp reflector in poor conditon (In headlamp).

slight leak from gearbox (Torque converter area)!

various underbody corrosion.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 214,925 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

air con belt removed.

all axle, suspenion & anti roll bar bushes perihed.

corrosion along front edge of bonnet.

front brake discs corroded. (Replace with next set of brake discs).

front number plate damaged along lower edge.

n/s/r seat belt buckle button broken,(operates correctly).

o/s/f spot lamp reflector in poor conditon (In headlamp).

slight leak from gearbox (Torque converter area)!

various underbody corrosion.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 213,667 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

front registration plate cracked.

n/s/r seatbelt buckle button broken but opperates correctly.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 213,667 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

front registration plate cracked.

n/s/r seatbelt buckle button broken but opperates correctly.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 211,421 miles

all suspension bushes slightly perished.

lower edge of front number plate broken.

n/s/r seat beat buckle button broken,(operates ok)!

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

various engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 211,421 miles

Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

all suspension bushes slightly perished.

lower edge of front number plate broken.

n/s/r seat beat buckle button broken,(operates ok)!

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

various engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 209,658 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 203,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 14 Dec 2005 203,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

exhaust emissions only justed passed

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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N486 OUC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N486 OUC, 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 N486 OUC registered?

N486 OUC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N486 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N486 OUC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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