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N498 EBK

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,115 mi
Last recorded174,115 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 EBK
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 174,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 173,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 172,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 27 Apr 2023 170,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake high

Pass 20 Apr 2022 168,814 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 168,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 167,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/ holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 167,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/ holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 166,418 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 163,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 163,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 158,988 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing unevenly with no visible tread on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

o/s headlamp cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2016 154,551 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2015 149,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 146,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2014 146,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 141,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 135,291 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Jun 2011 131,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 126,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 126,882 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 120,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 107,133 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 101,854 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
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N498 EBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N498 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 N498 EBK registered?

N498 EBK is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N498 EBK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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