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N612 SFX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

269,701 mi
Last recorded269,701 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 SFX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 269,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 256,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper blade split

Fail 12 Dec 2016 256,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper blade split

Fail 24 Nov 2016 256,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 237,120 miles

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

Nearside Front corossion but not a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 237,120 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front corossion but not a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 211,196 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has a long cut.

o/s/f front upper suspension joint has slight play when vehicle raised..

rear shock absorbers weak..

signs of slight rubbing on front inner wheel arches from tyres..

Fail 28 Oct 2014 211,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has a long cut.

o/s/f front upper suspension joint has slight play when vehicle raised..

rear shock absorbers weak..

signs of slight rubbing on front inner wheel arches from tyres..

Fail 24 Oct 2014 210,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate but at present still meet mot specifications.

o/s/f seat bel slightly twisted but not affecting operation.

o/s/r outer door handle slightly sticking but at present still servicable.

slight damage to both lower seal panels.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 209,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Osf Seatbelt Twisted

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 195,050 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front new caliper o/s one free off still not working as well as n/s

Fail 3 Oct 2013 195,046 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 184,937 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 184,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 169,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

park brake lever has long travel

Fail 28 Apr 2011 169,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 21 Apr 2010 163,064 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 163,064 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 155,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2009 153,997 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

wear in park brake linkage

Pass 12 Jan 2009 153,997 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

wear in park brake linkage

Pass 16 Jan 2008 143,368 miles

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

offside front tyre tread on 1.6mm limit.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 133,551 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 133,551 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2005 126,574 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 126,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 SFX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFX, 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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N612 SFX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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