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N524 DJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

208,953 mi
Last recorded208,953 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 DJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 208,953 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 26 May 2017 208,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2016 208,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

coolant expansion tank empty

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

oil leak

slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 24 Feb 2015 193,274 miles

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

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

clutch bite point high

engine oil leak

evidence of p.a.s fluid leak from steering rack

minor coolant leak from water pump and radiator

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rattle from rear exhaust

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Mar 2014 183,707 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 183,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Slight brake bind nearside front

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 174,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn

front brake discs worn

n/s h/lamp lens cracked

rear wiper poor

reverse lights n/w

slight eng oil leak

tow bar corroding & elec socket slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2013 174,176 miles

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

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

slight eng oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn

exh mounts poor cond

front brake discs worn

n/s h/lamp lens cracked

rear wiper poor

reverse lights n/w

tow bar corroding & elec socket slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2012 163,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 163,693 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 155,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both h/lamp aims on lower limit, n/s h/lamp lens cracked

eng oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake imb high

reverse light n/w

steering rack o/s slight play

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 155,219 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both h/lamp aims on lower limit, n/s h/lamp lens cracked

eng oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake imb high

reverse light n/w

steering rack o/s slight play

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 147,573 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play nsf track rod end\exhaust has a minor leak\osf brake slight binding\slight play ion front suspension joints

Fail 1 Mar 2010 147,473 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play nsf track rod end\exhaust has a minor leak\osf brake slight binding\slight play ion front suspension joints

Pass 26 Feb 2009 138,534 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

no plates in poor condition

suspension bushes wearing,belts loose,slight play in steering,brake hoses wearing,innersills corroded,rear number plate poor condition,rear brake discs wearing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 138,531 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

suspension bushes wearing,belts loose,slight play in steering,brake hoses wearing,innersills corroded,rear number plate poor condition,rear brake discs wearing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 128,007 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs wearing,suspension bushes wearing,steering joints wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 116,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corroding underside

Pass 8 Mar 2006 105,269 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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N524 DJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N524 DJO, 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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N524 DJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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