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N612 OTY

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,387 mi
Last recorded108,387 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 OTY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,387 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,925 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 91,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front wheels have a slihgt brake bind

Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,014 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 87,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brakes have a slight brake bind

Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen cracked on the nearside at the tax disc.

rear tyres size rating are 185/65x15 on both rear wheels, front tyres are 195/60x15 on both wheels.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2010 76,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2009 71,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,837 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,934 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 59,932 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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N612 OTY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N612 OTY, 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 N612 OTY registered?

N612 OTY is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N612 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N612 OTY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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