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N585 RPA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,167 mi
Last recorded203,167 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 RPA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 203,167 miles

bonnet hinges sized

front tyres need air

rear shockers weak

rear suspension low

Fail 30 Apr 2015 203,167 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

bonnet hinges sized

front tyres need air

rear shockers weak

rear suspension low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 201,682 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Apr 2014 201,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering rack damp

Pass 8 May 2013 198,410 miles

O/S/F RACK GAITER DAMP // BUSHES ON REAR SUSPENSION WORN // O/S/R HAND BRAKE ABIT LOW

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

Pass 22 May 2012 194,612 miles

bushes on rear suspensions worn n/s/r //o/s/r

Fail 22 May 2012 194,612 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bushes on rear suspensions worn n/s/r //o/s/r

Pass 24 May 2011 190,351 miles

O/S/F LINK ARM WORN //// N/S/R TYRE TREAD VERY LOW

Pass 9 Jun 2010 187,046 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 187,003 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 183,814 miles

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

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

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

XXXX FRONT /REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW XXXX

Fail 2 Jun 2009 183,803 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

XXXX FRONT /REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW XXXX

Pass 31 May 2008 177,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 167,934 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 167,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 156,889 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 156,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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N585 RPA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N585 RPA, 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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N585 RPA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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