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N512 XDV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,575 mi
Last recorded124,575 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 XDV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 124,575 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box bracket rusted off (7.1.1)

drivers door mirror glass damaged

front brake hoses perishing

front number plate deteriorating

near side front tyre inner and outer edges bald

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,553 miles

centre exhaust box outer casing and hanger rusting away

drivers door mirror glass damaged

front number plate deteriorating

near side front tyre outer shoulder bald and close to limits

off side and near side front brake hoses perishing

possible power steering fluid leak

rear shock absorber cover casings rusting

Fail 20 Apr 2017 121,553 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box outer casing and hanger rusting away

drivers door mirror glass damaged

front number plate deteriorating

near side front tyre outer shoulder bald and close to limits

off side and near side front brake hoses perishing

possible power steering fluid leak

rear shock absorber cover casings rusting

Pass 4 Jun 2016 118,854 miles

centre exhaust box outer casing badly rusting and strap broken

front brake hoses starting to perish

off side door mirror glass broken

off side front brake disc scored

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,175 miles

battery not very secure

both front brake hoses perished and deteriorated to limits and borderline pass

nearside rear tail lamp dim

Fail 29 May 2015 116,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery not very secure

both front brake hoses perished and deteriorated to limits and borderline pass

engine misfire

nearside rear tail lamp dim

nearside rear tyre worn low and close to limits

offside front tyre worn low and very close to limits

Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,484 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear exhaust well corroded

rear pads getting low

Fail 3 Jun 2014 113,464 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi hoses perished

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear exhaust well corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,075 miles

battery loose but not insecure

both rear indicators very pale colour

exhaust system very corroded & weakened at rear

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished to limit

n/s/f tyre completely bald on outer edge - possibly due to severe under inflation

o/s/f brake binding on - on limit of failure

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished to limit

o/s/r brake rubbing noise when wheel rotated by hand

Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery loose but not insecure

both rear indicators very pale colour

exhaust system very corroded & weakened at rear

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished to limit

n/s/f tyre completely bald on outer edge - possibly due to severe under inflation

o/s/f brake binding on - on limit of failure

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished to limit

o/s/r brake rubbing noise when wheel rotated by hand

all tyres appear severely under inflated - especially n/s/f & o/s/r

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 106,217 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,202 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

n/s rear wheelbearing shows signs of wear

Fail 1 Jun 2011 102,202 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

n/s rear wheelbearing shows signs of wear

Pass 8 Jun 2010 97,105 miles

rear indicators faded

Fail 4 Jun 2010 97,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear indicators faded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,724 miles

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

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear indicators faded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 88,724 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear indicators faded

Pass 27 May 2008 80,329 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 73,982 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,770 miles

exhaust deteriorating in some areas

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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N512 XDV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc 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 N512 XDV, 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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N512 XDV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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