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N490 DRJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,418 mi
Last recorded189,418 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 DRJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 189,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 187,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 178,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 178,119 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 168,016 miles

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

nearside front side marker inop

Pass 23 Mar 2011 158,411 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 158,411 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2010 149,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 149,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 136,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

clutch bite very early

nearside front flexi brake hose cracking close to ferrule

nearside front headlamp washer inop

nearside front side marker inop

offside front flexi brake hose cracking close to ferrule

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2008 124,048 miles

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

nearside front flexi brake pipe starting to crack next to ferrule

offside front flexi brake pipe starting to crack next to ferrule

Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,048 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe starting to crack next to ferrule

offside front flexi brake pipe starting to crack next to ferrule

Pass 23 Apr 2007 110,607 miles

Note! Both front flexi brake hose's perishing next to ferrules.

Note! Front brake pads wearing low, also front disc's lipped so will require replacing when pads are done.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush 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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

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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N490 DRJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N490 DRJ, 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 N490 DRJ registered?

N490 DRJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N490 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 DRJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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