MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
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 ()
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
offside rear outer sill slightly damaged
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
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)
offside front brake sticking on slightly
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)
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)
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)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
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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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