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N651 CBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,308 mi
Last recorded218,308 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN651 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 218,308 miles

***ENGINE OIL LEVEL EXESS LOW ***

COOLANT CONTAMINATED, AND LEVEL LOW

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

EXPANSION TANK CAP SPLIT

Offside Rear Outer CV BOOT SPLIT

TYRES UNDER INFLATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 218,308 miles

***ENGINE OIL LEVEL EXESS LOW ***

COOLANT CONTAMINATED, AND LEVEL LOW

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

EXPANSION TANK CAP SPLIT

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer CV BOOT SPLIT

TYRES UNDER INFLATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 218,308 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT OPEN

Fail 18 Oct 2016 218,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ***INNER WHEEL ARCH/CHASSIS AREA *** (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT OPEN

Pass 9 Oct 2015 216,707 miles

Rear ***REAR SUSPENSION LOW/TRANSVERSE LEAF SPRING WEAK? ***

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 216,707 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear ***REAR SUSPENSION LOW/TRANSVERSE LEAF SPRING WEAK? ***

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 214,256 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F AND N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 214,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F AND N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Pass 29 Oct 2013 211,665 miles

*** FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN ***

*** N/S/R OUTER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING ***

*** REAR SUSPENSION LOW ***

Fail 28 Oct 2013 211,665 miles

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

*** FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN ***

*** N/S/R OUTER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING ***

*** REAR SUSPENSION LOW ***

Pass 11 Oct 2012 208,958 miles

**** TOP OF 'A' PILLAR/ROOF CORRODED ****

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 208,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**** TOP OF 'A' PILLAR/ROOF CORRODED ****

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 206,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 206,529 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 203,706 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 203,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

*** O/S/F POS LAMP AND N/S/R NO. PLATE LAMP DIM ***

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 201,149 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 201,149 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 198,412 miles

** O/S/R INNER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING **

*** AUX DRIVE BELT CRACKING ***

***** ENGINE OIL LEVEL EXESS LOW *****

***** O/S/F , N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING / PERISHING *****

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 198,412 miles

** O/S/R INNER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING **

*** AUX DRIVE BELT CRACKING ***

***** ENGINE OIL LEVEL EXESS LOW *****

***** O/S/F , N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING / PERISHING *****

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Nov 2007 195,848 miles

** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL HIGH **

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

Coolant leak

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

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

N/S/R , N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES PERISHING / CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

TYRES ALL UNDER INFLATED (* O/S/F * )

Pass 23 Nov 2007 195,848 miles

** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL HIGH **

Coolant leak

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

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

N/S/R , N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES PERISHING / CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

TYRES ALL UNDER INFLATED (* O/S/F * )

Pass 14 Nov 2006 192,991 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 192,991 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside 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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N651 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N651 CBW, 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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N651 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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