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N578 EBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,768 mi
Last recorded166,768 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 EBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 166,768 miles

both front brake back plates corroded

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight leak from power steering pump

slight weep on steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2014 166,768 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake back plates corroded

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight leak from power steering pump

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 27 Dec 2012 162,861 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

offside front brake flex hose starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre very near wear limit on inner edge

slight weeping from steering pump

wear in both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes

Fail 27 Dec 2012 162,861 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

offside front brake flex hose starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre very near wear limit on inner edge

slight weeping from steering pump

wear in both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2011 159,498 miles

blow from exhaust CAT section

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front anti roll bar 'D' bush near wear limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate delaminating

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar 'D' bush

weep on steering rack

weeping from power steering pump

Fail 19 Dec 2011 159,498 miles

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

blow from exhaust CAT section

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front anti roll bar 'D' bush near wear limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate delaminating

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar 'D' bush

weep on steering rack

weeping from power steering pump

Pass 30 Dec 2010 155,727 miles

nearside front tyre near wear limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre near wear limit

rear number plate discoloured

slight blow on exhaust rear box

steering rack weeping

Pass 13 Jan 2010 153,880 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Jan 2009 147,957 miles

corrosion on both rear brake discs

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 28 Jul 2008 147,954 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside front drop link has slight play

offside hand brake reading near limit

rear number plate starting to fade

rubbing noise on offside rear back plate

stonechip close to limit in zone 'b'

Pass 24 Sep 2007 145,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 138,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 131,507 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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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N578 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N578 EBW, 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 N578 EBW registered?

N578 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 September 1995.

Is N578 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N578 EBW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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