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N557 MDF

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,130 mi
Last recorded51,130 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 MDF
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,130 miles

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

center brake light not working

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have some outer side wall damage

n/s/f inner wheel arch heavily corroded at battery tray area out of prescribed area

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 29 Mar 2014 51,130 miles

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

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

center brake light not working

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have some outer side wall damage

n/s/f inner wheel arch heavily corroded at battery tray area out of prescribed area

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 16 Feb 2013 50,019 miles

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall cut but cords not exposed

Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,019 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewall cut but cords not exposed

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,322 miles

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

front n/s inner wing carroded

headlight covers poor

rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,545 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,801 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 41,760 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,238 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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N557 MDF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N557 MDF, 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 N557 MDF registered?

N557 MDF is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N557 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 MDF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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