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N494 DNM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,267 mi
Last recorded230,267 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 DNM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 230,267 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 226,140 miles

N/S front slight play end of rack

Fail 4 Jun 2014 226,140 miles

N/S front slight play end of rack

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

Pass 31 May 2013 220,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 216,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011
Pass 27 May 2010 198,650 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 189,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 189,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 180,408 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2008 180,408 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 171,046 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 161,467 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 161,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N494 DNM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon 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 N494 DNM, 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 N494 DNM registered?

N494 DNM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N494 DNM safe to buy?

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