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N597 UDU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

185,676 mi
Last recorded185,676 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 UDU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 185,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 179,844 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 179,844 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 176,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 170,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 165,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 160,456 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 160,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/under battery (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 157,926 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 155,584 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 155,584 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 151,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 148,443 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 148,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 144,748 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 144,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 141,568 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 139,342 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 135,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 124,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 118,219 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 118,219 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 115,050 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 115,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Sep 2009 111,967 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 108,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 105,161 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 102,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 102,156 miles

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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N597 UDU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 N597 UDU, 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 N597 UDU registered?

N597 UDU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N597 UDU safe to buy?

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