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N604 BES

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

279,457 mi
Last recorded279,457 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN604 BES
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 279,457 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 276,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185-65-15

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

oil leak

rear wiper worn

Fail 30 Jun 2016 276,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185-65-15

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/f wiper slightly worn

oil leak

rear wiper worn

Fail 27 May 2015 274,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 274,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 269,517 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 269,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2013 263,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 257,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 251,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 247,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 238,439 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 238,439 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 225,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 213,805 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 197,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 197,602 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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N604 BES is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N604 BES, 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 N604 BES registered?

N604 BES is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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