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N494 ESW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,817 mi
Last recorded238,817 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 ESW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 238,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sills undersealed

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 238,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sills undersealed

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2018 233,422 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 228,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk, plastic release clip cracked but functions correctly

Fail 3 Apr 2017 228,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk, plastic release clip cracked but functions correctly

Pass 4 Apr 2016 221,543 miles

all discs slight pitting/worn, brake pads wearing low front and rear

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust has slight leak at centre joint

external hand brake cable slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 215,359 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 211,522 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 205,238 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 197,749 miles

rear light clusters cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2012 197,748 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear light clusters cracked

Pass 3 May 2011 185,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 185,937 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2010 169,578 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 169,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 148,665 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 148,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 128,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 128,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,678 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 98,127 miles

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 ESW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,383cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N494 ESW, 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 ESW registered?

N494 ESW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 December 1995.

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