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N487 MDF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,287 mi
Last recorded168,287 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 MDF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 168,287 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 168,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 162,093 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2011 155,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 149,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 143,710 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 139,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 139,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 133,957 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 128,680 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 128,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

† †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM

Pass 31 Aug 2005 127,578 miles

** TAX EXPIRED **

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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N487 MDF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N487 MDF, 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 N487 MDF registered?

N487 MDF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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