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N54 JGV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,865 mi
Last recorded199,865 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 JGV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 199,865 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 196,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 196,452 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 196,157 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

crack in screen near side corner

Pass 22 Oct 2021 195,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 194,155 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 3 Dec 2019 192,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 191,584 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 190,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 188,857 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 187,548 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 185,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 185,827 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 184,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 184,475 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 182,928 miles

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

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

wooden box fitted in rear compartment

Pass 10 Nov 2012 182,928 miles

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

wooden box fitted in rear compartment

Pass 12 Nov 2011 181,070 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 181,069 miles

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

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

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 178,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 175,093 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 171,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 167,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 164,384 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 164,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 159,730 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 159,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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N54 JGV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N54 JGV, 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 N54 JGV registered?

N54 JGV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 October 1995.

Is N54 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N54 JGV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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