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N489 WBU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

188,857 mi
Last recorded188,857 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 WBU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 188,857 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2025 188,857 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2024 188,054 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 188,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 186,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2023 186,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2022 184,071 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 184,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 182,551 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 182,540 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 181,313 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 174,943 miles

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 2 May 2019 174,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 9 May 2018 167,481 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 167,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 160,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2017 160,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 May 2016 153,520 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 May 2016 153,520 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 146,255 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 146,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 136,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 126,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 121,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 120,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 117,401 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2009 114,872 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear brake pads starting to wear/half way down.

front brake discs starting to wear and corrode

handbrake cable starting to corrode

rear axel noisey

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

travel in handbrake

washer level warning light staying on

Pass 21 May 2008 112,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear. rear o/s tyre starting to wear

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2007 108,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate starting to fade. †front number plate starting to fade. †rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 23 May 2006 104,232 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 23 May 2006 104,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear number plates starting to fade

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 WBU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

N489 WBU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 September 1995.

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