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N578 FSW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 FSW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 136,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 125,494 miles

Offside Front TYRE NEARING LEGAL LIMIT

Oil leak SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE ()

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES NEARING LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,328 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 114,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 107,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,386 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,627 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,138 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,236 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 79,826 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 79,826 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 75,561 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 75,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 72,108 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 72,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 FSW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N578 FSW, 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 FSW registered?

N578 FSW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is N578 FSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N578 FSW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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