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N538 DKE

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,835 mi
Last recorded156,835 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 DKE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 156,835 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch fault

Fail 2 Dec 2013 156,825 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch fault

Pass 7 Dec 2012 150,162 miles

Battary insecure

Both rear inner sill sections have slight corrosion

Nearside wiper blade insecure

Offside wiper split

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 150,158 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Battary insecure

Both rear inner sill sections have slight corrosion

Nearside wiper blade insecure

Offside wiper split

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,998 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 140,817 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 132,310 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 132,298 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil on min leavel

Pass 19 Oct 2009 123,741 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 123,741 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 117,584 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise near side front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 117,584 miles

advise near side front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2007 109,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 109,006 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 99,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 99,697 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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N538 DKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N538 DKE, 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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N538 DKE is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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