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N655 RPD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,073 mi
Last recorded165,073 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 RPD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 165,073 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front inner wheel arch area is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 163,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty no red cover (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 163,437 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty no red cover (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 162,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 154,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 154,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 144,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 125,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,842 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

The engine & gearbox have oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,718 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front hoses deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

The engine & gearbox have slight oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

front fog lights tell tale not working

Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

front fog lights tell tale not working

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,765 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,501 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,325 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,164 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,238 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 82,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,049 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,507 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 76,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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N655 RPD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N655 RPD, 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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N655 RPD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 September 1995.

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