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N659 DSC

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,024 mi
Last recorded205,024 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 DSC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 205,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 200,172 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 200,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 195,544 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 195,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine sump pourous and leaking oil

Pass 14 Sep 2005 193,397 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 193,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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N659 DSC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N659 DSC, 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 N659 DSC registered?

N659 DSC is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N659 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N659 DSC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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