MOT Status
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205,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Brake Servo Hose Deteriorated
Front Exhaust Section Corroding
N/S/F Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing Slightly
Slight Corrosion Rear Sill Drop Plates
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
centre stop lamp not working
front brake balance poor
slight oil leaks
centre stop lamp not working
front brake balance poor
slight oil leaks
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
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
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%
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?
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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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N489 OUC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.
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