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N523 SEG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,078 mi
Last recorded113,078 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 SEG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,523 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 112,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack pinion.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 110,845 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack pinion.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,510 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKEN N/S AND CORRODED O/S

Fail 8 Sep 2015 107,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX BRACKET BROKEN N/S AND CORRODED O/S

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,415 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 13 Aug 2013 105,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 105,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,258 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 103,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,569 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,021 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 100,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 97,392 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 97,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 86,506 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 SEG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 N523 SEG, 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 SEG registered?

N523 SEG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 14 November 1995.

Is N523 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 SEG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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