MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
battery not very secure
both front brake hoses perished and deteriorated to limits and borderline pass
nearside rear tail lamp dim
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
rear indicators faded
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
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
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust deteriorating in some areas
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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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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