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N57 CBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,523 mi
Last recorded137,523 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 136,687 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 135,689 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 135,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,951 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar deteriorating (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Nov 2014 133,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,228 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 132,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 130,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 129,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 127,569 miles

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

discs worn

tracking check

Pass 11 Nov 2009 125,179 miles

offside front anti-roll bar drop link rubber split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 122,395 miles

offside front anti-roll bar drop link slight split in rubber

Fail 3 Nov 2008 122,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front anti-roll bar drop link slight split in rubber

Fail 7 Nov 2007 119,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 119,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 115,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 114,567 miles

Nearside Front 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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N57 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N57 CBW, 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 N57 CBW registered?

N57 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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