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N495 MUF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,533 mi
Last recorded155,533 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 MUF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 155,533 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 155,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,206 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 152,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 149,395 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 149,395 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 146,409 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 146,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 143,078 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 143,078 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 138,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 138,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 134,891 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 134,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 130,499 miles

steering rack ends worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 125,694 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 122,294 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 122,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 116,052 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 116,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 108,682 miles

front inner tie bar rubbers worn

o/s front seatbelt starting to fray

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 MUF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MUF, 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 MUF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 11 December 1995.

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