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N656 WUP

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2473cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,117 mi
Last recorded86,117 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 WUP
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,473cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 86,117 miles

front fog lamps inop

rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

stearing rack damp with oil

Fail 2 May 2019 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning sharp edges (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front fog lamps inop

rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

stearing rack damp with oil

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn thin

nsr park brake slight low effort

rear suspension arms and link rod rubbers deteriorated

steering rack would appear to have a internal leak (gators damp with oil)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 84,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn thin

nsr park brake slight low effort

rear suspension arms and link rod rubbers deteriorated

steering rack would appear to have a internal leak (gators damp with oil)

Pass 2 May 2017 82,645 miles

osf dipped beam low

osf fog lamp not working

slight oil leak from steering rack gators

Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward most bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

osf dipped beam low

osf fog lamp not working

osf nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes diteriated

slight oil leak from steering rack gators

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 76,382 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,424 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,120 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,779 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,008 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 60,008 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,360 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,628 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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N656 WUP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N656 WUP, 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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N656 WUP is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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