CarVerify

Free Car Check

N495 ETU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,131 mi
Last recorded132,131 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 ETU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 132,131 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 128,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2008 128,463 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 124,402 miles

n/s/front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2007 124,402 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/front tyre bald inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2006 120,731 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 120,731 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
Full Volvo 900 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N495 ETU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N495 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N495 ETU?

You can check the full history of N495 ETU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N495 ETU registered?

N495 ETU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 November 1995.

Is N495 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 ETU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N495 ETU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N495 ETU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.