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N547 GLT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,303 mi
Last recorded237,303 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 GLT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 237,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 237,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 233,175 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 233,169 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 229,849 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 229,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 224,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 218,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 218,654 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 211,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc coroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 211,860 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc coroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 204,990 miles

offside front disc is corroded on the inner edge

offside outer sill is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 199,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 194,616 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting split but still supported

Pass 30 Jul 2012 189,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 189,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 184,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 178,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 168,804 miles

o/s/f tyre slight perising to side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 161,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 151,906 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 151,870 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 141,996 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 141,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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N547 GLT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N547 GLT, 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 N547 GLT registered?

N547 GLT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 14 December 1995.

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