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N497 EBK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 EBK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,822 miles

centre exhaust baffles noisey and slight blow on rear

Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2009 82,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,798 miles

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

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

offside raer tyrewall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,255 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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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N497 EBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N497 EBK, 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 N497 EBK registered?

N497 EBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is N497 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 EBK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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