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N579 GLB

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,073 mi
Last recorded96,073 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 GLB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,073 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stork button missing but operating correctly

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

all front suspension bushes perished but not resulting in any excessive movement

Fail 15 Jun 2016 96,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt stork button missing but operating correctly

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

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

all front suspension bushes perished but not resulting in any excessive movement

Pass 20 May 2015 95,430 miles

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

o/s/front tyre,outer edge worn bad--

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front exhaust metal bracket broken--

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,078 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres uneven wear ;outer edges--

Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outside

both front wipers split

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,840 miles

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

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

battery insecure

heatshield insecure on cat

Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,579 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,347 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,347 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 86,877 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 86,865 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,195 miles

Small cracks evident in n/s/r tyre wall.

o/s/r shockabsorber starting to leak.

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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N579 GLB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N579 GLB, 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 N579 GLB registered?

N579 GLB is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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