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N526 CEH

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,150 mi
Last recorded107,150 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 CEH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 107,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,295 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 5 Oct 2010 89,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,839 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti-roll-bar link lower joint dust cover split.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 86,839 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,672 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 83,672 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,348 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar lower protective joint gaitor split.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,918 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 70,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 62,903 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 62,903 miles

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

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

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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N526 CEH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N526 CEH, 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 N526 CEH registered?

N526 CEH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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