MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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OSR light lens cracked no white light showing
Steering wheel rubber loose
rear number plate in poor condition
front droplink bushes slightly perished
rear number plate faded
rear suspension panhard bar corroded
steering wheel covering loose
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
towbar lighting sockets insecure
chip in o/s/f headlamp
front brake hoses showing surface cracks
fuel pipe unions showing corrosion
hand brake cables on rear axle showing corrosion
minor chips in windscreen
n/s/f tyre showing wear on edges
o/s/r light lens cracked
rear indicator bulbs showing slight discoloration
rear number plate showing delamination
tailgate struts weak
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear number plate slight water ingress into lettering
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
lambda lamp is on
offside wiper slightly split
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
lambda lamp is on
offside wiper slightly split
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres low on edges
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N489 ETU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N489 ETU, 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 ETU registered?
N489 ETU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 October 1995.
Is N489 ETU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N489 ETU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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