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N535 CSP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,258 mi
Last recorded213,258 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 CSP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 213,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre/rear crossmember holed and corroded next to petrol tank supports

front cross member badley corroded n/s/f suspension mounting

n/s/r tyre badley cracked and perished outer sidewalls

o/s/r quarter glass broken

o/s/r tyre badley cracked and perished in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 204,293 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 204,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 198,740 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 198,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 192,610 miles

Alternator belt loose and fraying

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre crossmember at rear floor corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight lift in Offside front ball joint

Fail 30 Sep 2009 192,610 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Alternator belt loose and fraying

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre crossmember at rear floor corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight lift in Offside front ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2008 183,912 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 183,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 172,733 miles

oil leak at engine

slight damage to nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2007 172,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

oil leak at engine

slight damage to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 2 Oct 2006 160,295 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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N535 CSP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N535 CSP, 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 N535 CSP registered?

N535 CSP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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