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N546 EFA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,270 mi
Last recorded146,270 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 EFA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 146,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 146,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 144,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise : after market front shockers fitted, not original fitted

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 10 Jun 2019 144,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering locking device missing lower ball joint split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill corroded/damaged (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 139,216 miles

advise : slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2018 139,197 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise : elec cables running under vehicle, possible elec fault

Pass 10 Apr 2017 129,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front brake discs back plates deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front disks corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,562 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,559 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,254 miles

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

both rear inner sills near jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,985 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 114,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 112,710 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disks corroded

rear disks corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 107,183 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 107,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 104,798 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 101,287 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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N546 EFA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N546 EFA, 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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N546 EFA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 October 1995.

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