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N653 REL

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,908 mi
Last recorded102,908 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 REL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,908 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres have slightly misshapen treads

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox crossmember is corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 102,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot and worn joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres have slightly misshapen treads

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox crossmember is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 101,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,351 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 98,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,516 miles

ALL REAR LOWER SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 7 Jan 2019 91,516 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 91,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,163 miles

CHASSIS AND UNDER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS SURFACE COROSION

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened flexi hose (3.6.A.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 26 Sep 2016 82,163 miles

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

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

CHASSIS AND UNDER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS SURFACE COROSION

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened flexi hose (3.6.A.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,562 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,638 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,974 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 41,999 miles

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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N653 REL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N653 REL, 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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N653 REL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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