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N609 LCL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,564 mi
Last recorded135,564 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 LCL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 135,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 13 Jul 2026 135,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 17 Jul 2025 134,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,549 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer pump weak

Fail 15 Jul 2024 132,495 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner forward structural wheel arch (within 30cm of front cross member) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/floor (within 30cm of shock absorbed mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner forward structural wheel arch (within 30cm of front cross member) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 130,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2023 130,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2022 127,612 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads down to 3mm approx

Fail 5 Jul 2022 127,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pads down to 3mm approx

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,062 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 121,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,955 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 116,955 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,999 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,493 miles

slight leak n/s/r shockabsorber

Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,831 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 65,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f anti roll bar link upper ball joint cover split

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,503 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,753 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 54,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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N609 LCL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N609 LCL, 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 N609 LCL registered?

N609 LCL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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