MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
297,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Corrosion in OSF wing but not in prescribed area.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Auto Gearshift Position indicator Broken.
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Auto Gearshift Position indicator Broken.
Crack in NSF windscreen outside swept area. †Oil leak from NS engine.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wipers do not self-park. †Crack in NSF windscreen outside swept area. †Oil leak from NS engine. †
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N657 JVL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N657 JVL, 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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N657 JVL is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 August 1995.
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