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N488 JVG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,585 mi
Last recorded98,585 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 JVG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 98,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 86,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,000 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 82,951 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 79,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 72,178 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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N488 JVG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N488 JVG, 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

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What year was N488 JVG registered?

N488 JVG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is N488 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 JVG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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