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N503 TJW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,890 mi
Last recorded134,890 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 TJW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 134,890 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front near side and off side links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,764 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 125,764 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 116,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 110,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 101,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,994 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,101 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,565 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2008 76,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,263 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †3.n/s outer sill slight damage †4.n/s/f tyre wearing on edges †5.Slight exhaust blow rear section †6.Aux drive belts cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,373 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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N503 TJW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 N503 TJW, 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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N503 TJW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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