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N490 UOE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,935 mi
Last recorded212,935 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 UOE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 212,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 212,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 199,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff, leaking from prop area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 199,664 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Near abs pump, underneath the battery tray (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Welding incomplete, and badly made plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff, leaking from prop area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 195,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 195,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 192,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 188,833 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 188,833 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 185,137 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 182,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 175,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 175,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate and corroded (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate and corroded (1.1.21 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 168,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 155,988 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 155,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 145,806 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 145,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 137,942 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 137,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 134,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,772 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded/breaking up

Fail 18 Oct 2012 133,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp corroded/breaking up

Pass 27 Oct 2011 129,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 124,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 120,119 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 114,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 106,831 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 90,953 miles

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

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 UOE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOE, 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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N490 UOE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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