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N511 AYC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

228,861 mi
Last recorded228,861 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 AYC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 228,861 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack worn ()

Rear rear axle bar corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 227,990 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear axle bar is corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

steering rack worn

Fail 1 Aug 2018 227,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear axle bar is corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

steering rack worn

Pass 2 Aug 2017 226,136 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not with structure area

Parking brake pivot on axle worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 226,136 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not with structure area

Parking brake pivot on axle worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 223,888 miles

Front brake have slightly restricted free movement

Nearside Rear Service brake lazy on balance

Parking brake pivot on rear axle, worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 223,871 miles

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

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

Front brake have slightly restricted free movement

Nearside Rear Service brake lazy on balance

Parking brake pivot on rear axle, worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 222,229 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 222,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 216,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 216,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 210,565 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 210,565 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 203,619 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 203,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 197,359 miles

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 191,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside wiper split at end

Pass 5 Aug 2009 184,439 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 178,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 178,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 171,498 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 164,502 miles

Battery insecure

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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N511 AYC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N511 AYC, 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 N511 AYC registered?

N511 AYC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N511 AYC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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