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N524 SEG

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,925 mi
Last recorded152,925 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 SEG
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 152,925 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 152,841 miles

All tyres badly cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 152,841 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

All tyres badly cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 152,738 miles

Leak on rear diff

All tyres cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,607 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 152,607 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 152,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 151,117 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 150,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 146,528 miles

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

offside parking brake low effort.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 141,591 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 141,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 133,216 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 133,216 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 127,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 121,048 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 121,048 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 111,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 111,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 102,471 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 SEG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N524 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 N524 SEG registered?

N524 SEG is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 December 1995.

Is N524 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 SEG shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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