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N521 AYC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Lpg 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

246,805 mi
Last recorded246,805 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 AYC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 246,805 miles

Extensive under seal limits inspection

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides and covers deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 241,982 miles

Extensive underseal limits inspection

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides and covers deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 238,574 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requires adjustment

underside of vehicle and suspension covered in underseal limiting inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2022 234,906 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

RBT: service brake only 51%

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides and covers deteriorated (5.3.2 (d))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components undersealed limiting inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2021 231,337 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear both sides all weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 226,061 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 222,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 222,394 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 217,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 212,653 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 212,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 199,319 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2015 198,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 188,986 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 188,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 178,457 miles

offside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2012 168,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 158,635 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 158,550 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 148,923 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 148,131 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 135,304 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 123,368 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 111,173 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 111,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 99,372 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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N521 AYC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N521 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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N521 AYC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N521 AYC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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