MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sills undersealed
Underside of vehicle slightly corroded
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
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)
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
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
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
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
n/s/f brake back plate corroded
rear light clusters cracked
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
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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)
Rear 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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N494 ESW safe to buy?
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