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N489 EBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,659 mi
Last recorded146,659 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 EBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 146,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 146,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

seepage around steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2013 145,112 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 145,109 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust clamp snapped but still supporting the system

Pass 9 Oct 2012 142,661 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 141,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 138,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 135,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 130,395 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 122,533 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 114,848 miles

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

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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N489 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N489 EBW, 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 N489 EBW registered?

N489 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 September 1995.

Is N489 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 EBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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