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N559 GLT

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,358 mi
Last recorded156,358 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 GLT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 156,358 miles

BODY DAMAGE.

BRAKE FERRULLES RUSTY.

CORROSION REAR CHASSIS,INNER SILLS,REAR SHOCKER HOUSINGS.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION N/S/R SHOCKER SHROUD.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,PADS WEARING THIN.

FRONT EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

N/S/F RACK GAITER LEAKING.

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

REAR PADS WEARING THIN.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 156,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

REAR PADS WEARING THIN.

BODY DAMAGE.

BRAKE FERRULLES RUSTY.

CORROSION REAR CHASSIS,INNER SILLS,REAR SHOCKER HOUSINGS.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION N/S/R SHOCKER SHROUD.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,PADS WEARING THIN.

FRONT EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

N/S/F RACK GAITER LEAKING.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 150,623 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 150,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 145,396 miles

Blow on front pipe joint. Both rear front barm bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 145,396 miles

Blow on front pipe joint. Both rear front barm bushes starting to perish.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 135,589 miles

BRAKE CABLE AT REAR CORRODID

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 135,589 miles

BRAKE CABLE AT REAR CORRODID

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 129,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 119,775 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jan 2006 110,218 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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N559 GLT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N559 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 N559 GLT registered?

N559 GLT is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 14 December 1995.

Is N559 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N559 GLT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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