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N656 EBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,789 mi
Last recorded131,789 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 EBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 131,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake high

Pass 27 Apr 2007 127,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 127,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

both front lower arm rear bushes heavily perished

brake fluid level low

handbrake reading low onnearside

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear diff oil leak

unable to fully inspect front pads

Pass 11 May 2006 122,908 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 122,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

belly pan fitted

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

coolant level low

front pads appear worn

nearside handbrake reading low

oil leak

outer sills covered

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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N656 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N656 EBW, 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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What year was N656 EBW registered?

N656 EBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 September 1995.

Is N656 EBW safe to buy?

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