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N489 ETU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,482 mi
Last recorded129,482 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 ETU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,440 miles

OSR light lens cracked no white light showing

Steering wheel rubber loose

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2013 127,393 miles

front droplink bushes slightly perished

rear number plate faded

rear suspension panhard bar corroded

steering wheel covering loose

Pass 4 Jan 2012 126,413 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 124,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 122,521 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 122,521 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 120,450 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 120,450 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 116,954 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 116,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 112,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 107,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 107,712 miles

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.

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 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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