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N597 VRS

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,601 mi
Last recorded187,601 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 VRS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 187,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear discs pitted

Slight play in N/S track rod inner joint

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

exhaust generaly corroded

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 187,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear discs pitted

Slight play in N/S track rod inner joint

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

exhaust generaly corroded

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 175,804 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

only just met HC limits in emissions test

steering wheel deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 175,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

only just met HC limits in emissions test

steering wheel deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2010 163,831 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in both steering rod ends

Fail 29 Jan 2010 163,831 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

slight play in both steering rod ends

Pass 19 Feb 2009 151,542 miles

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

coolant level low and leaking

directional indicator switch does not self cancel

engine oil leak

horn slightly reduced volume

underside of vehicle and suspension components generally rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2009 151,361 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

directional indicator switch does not self cancel

engine oil leak

horn slightly reduced volume

lambda warning light on

underside of vehicle and suspension components generally rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2007 138,930 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 135,646 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front subframe corroded †slight play in steering rack/ tie

Fail 6 Dec 2006 135,646 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front subframe corroded †slight play in steering rack/ tie

Pass 6 Dec 2005 131,608 miles

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 VRS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N597 VRS, 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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N597 VRS is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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