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N580 VCH

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,993 mi
Last recorded186,993 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 VCH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 186,993 miles

corrosion under side of car

Fail 14 Nov 2025 186,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section ,under battery to front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box section to front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under side of car

Pass 19 Nov 2024 180,952 miles

Front play in both steering rack knucles

corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2024 180,830 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front play in both steering rack knucles

corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2023 174,915 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to gearbox cross member

play in offside and nearside steering rack knuckles

Fail 9 Nov 2023 174,915 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to gearbox cross member

play in offside and nearside steering rack knuckles

Pass 28 Nov 2022 168,202 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres .front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion ,under side of car

Pass 3 Dec 2021 161,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking .outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear handbrake linkage worn but working ok

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front play in both steering rack knucles

Fail 19 Nov 2020 154,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front play in both steering rack knucles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point to floor sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 151,294 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front steering rack knucles worn

Fail 28 Nov 2019 151,140 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch panal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front steering rack knucles worn

Pass 22 Nov 2018 146,089 miles

Front slight play in steering rack knucle .both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2017 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion front wheel arch ,holes in panal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 139,669 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion small hole in inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,477 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s front wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 137,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s front wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 135,691 miles

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

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

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

play detected in offside steering rack arm

Fail 5 Dec 2014 135,653 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nail offside rear tyre (punctured)

play detected in offside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Nov 2013 134,702 miles

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

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

both outer sills damaged

horn in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2013 134,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both outer sills damaged

horn in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2012 131,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust down pipe to catalyst joint/clamp deteriorating / corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 131,274 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust down pipe to catalyst joint/clamp deteriorating / corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 129,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 123,533 miles

horn audible low,recommend attention

Pass 26 Jan 2009 117,829 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 117,768 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front inner wheel arch/flitch panel to chassis corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2008 112,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 95,610 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit 2mm advise

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
Full Volvo 900 Series reliability report

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N580 VCH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N580 VCH, 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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N580 VCH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N580 VCH safe to buy?

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