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N521 GGJ

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,645 mi
Last recorded199,645 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 GGJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 199,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

n/s/r tyre age cracking

no tread on outer edge of o/s/f tyre

power steering operation poor at times

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2013 199,645 miles

n/s/r tyre age cracking

no tread on outer edge of o/s/f tyre

power steering operation poor at times

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2012 196,310 miles

battery insecure

front tyres 195/65/15 rears 185/65/15

horn condition poor

hose clips corroded on pipes into fuel tank

n/s/r tyre age cracking

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 19 Nov 2012 196,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure

front tyres 195/65/15 rears 185/65/15

horn condition poor

hose clips corroded on pipes into fuel tank

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2011 194,992 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres 195/65/15 rears 185/65/15

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2011 194,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres 195/65/15 rears 185/65/15

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2010 191,937 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracking

some imbalance in front brakes

Fail 15 Nov 2010 191,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 184,661 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 177,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 170,441 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 163,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

deterioration rear number plate

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Nov 2005 154,144 miles

off-side front tyre wearing unevenly.

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 GGJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GGJ, 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 N521 GGJ registered?

N521 GGJ is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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