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N538 LWV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

275,734 mi
Last recorded275,734 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 LWV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 275,734 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 275,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 275,706 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 275,572 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 274,917 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 274,184 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 274,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 273,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 273,668 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 273,667 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 265,415 miles

Oil leak ()

horn sounds muffled

Pass 23 Nov 2016 258,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sound is muffled slightly

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 247,049 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged, very poor condition.

Nearside Front wiper blade split

engine oil leak

horn muffled

steering wheel outer cover loose

Fail 4 Nov 2015 246,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged, very poor condition.

engine oil leak

horn muffled

steering wheel outer cover loose

Fail 11 Nov 2014 236,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 236,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 227,221 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 227,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 218,623 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 207,947 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 197,971 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 197,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 187,264 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 187,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 176,696 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 176,696 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 158,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 141,921 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 LWV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N538 LWV, 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 N538 LWV registered?

N538 LWV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 8 September 1995.

Is N538 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 LWV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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