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N642 OYH

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,530 mi
Last recorded161,530 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 OYH
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 161,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 161,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 161,522 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 161,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 161,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 161,500 miles

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

both rear arms corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 161,367 miles

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

both sills corroded on back

Fail 12 Apr 2019 161,363 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

both sills corroded on back

Pass 9 Apr 2018 160,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 158,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 155,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 155,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 152,501 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 152,501 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

Fail 26 Mar 2014 149,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 144,575 miles

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

Front number plate cracked still secure at time of test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 144,569 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Front number plate cracked still secure at time of test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 140,147 miles

front flexi brake hoses cracking m o/s front brake disc heat shield corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 134,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 127,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 120,112 miles

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 104,808 miles

o/s h/brake cable covered in grease, advise removal and check of condition.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 98,227 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 98,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N642 OYH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N642 OYH, 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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N642 OYH is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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