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N489 OUC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,403 mi
Last recorded205,403 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 OUC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 205,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 202,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 199,433 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 198,712 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 198,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 196,487 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak from rad and bottle

Fail 14 Jan 2020 196,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak from rad and bottle

Pass 14 Jan 2019 193,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 190,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 190,264 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 186,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2016 183,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 179,504 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 179,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 175,838 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 167,237 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 167,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 159,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 152,499 miles

Brake Servo Hose Deteriorated

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

N/S/F Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing Slightly

Slight Corrosion Rear Sill Drop Plates

Pass 17 Feb 2010 149,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r lower sill drop plate corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

slight staining around fuel filter

Fail 24 Feb 2009 145,252 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre stop lamp not working

front brake balance poor

slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2009 145,252 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front brake balance poor

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2008 141,478 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar link Bushes Perishing

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Sign Of Corrosion --Exhaust Joints & Mounts

Sign Of Corrosion -Both Front & Rear Anti-Roll Bars

Sign Of Fluid On Steering Rack

Slight Knock & Play In Steering Rack

Fail 21 Feb 2008 141,419 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-Roll Bar link Bushes Perishing

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Rear Brake Pads Seem Low

Sign Of Corrosion --Exhaust Joints & Mounts

Sign Of Corrosion -Both Front & Rear Anti-Roll Bars

Sign Of Fluid On Steering Rack

Slight Knock & Play In Steering Rack

Pass 28 Feb 2007 136,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

front brake imbalance 23%

Pass 2 Feb 2006 131,302 miles

front to cat exhaust join corroded.

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn.

n/s/r tyre close to limit.

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 OUC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

N489 OUC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N489 OUC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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