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N495 HCR

1995 Volvo 900 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,800 mi
Last recorded179,800 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 HCR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 179,800 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear light lens repaired with tape

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Rear number plate slightly disfigured

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2008 179,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear light lens repaired with tape

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Rear number plate slightly disfigured

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2007 170,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect.

front anti-roll bar rubber bushes deteriorated/worn.

front brake hoses perished.

nearside rear light repaired with red tape.

slight corrosion on offside front chassis leg in engine bay near brake servo.

slight damage to offside front windscreen in zone A (Repaired )

Fail 3 Sep 2007 170,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect.

front anti-roll bar rubber bushes deteriorated/worn.

front brake hoses perished.

slight corrosion on offside front chassis leg in engine bay near brake servo.

slight damage to offside front windscreen in zone A (repaired)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 160,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N495 HCR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HCR, 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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N495 HCR is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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