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N523 OUC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,226 mi
Last recorded213,226 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 OUC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 213,226 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 213,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 211,803 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 211,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 210,660 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 210,660 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 207,627 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 207,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 203,581 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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N523 OUC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N523 OUC, 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 N523 OUC registered?

N523 OUC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 September 1995.

Is N523 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 OUC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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