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N525 ESD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,875 mi
Last recorded133,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 ESD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,875 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 133,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,872 miles

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)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 128,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 119,901 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 115,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 112,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 106,674 miles

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

r/o/s brake operation noisy when service brake is applied

Pass 29 Jul 2008 94,911 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 88,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N525 ESD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N525 ESD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N525 ESD registered?

N525 ESD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N525 ESD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 ESD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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