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N690 FLN

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,254 mi
Last recorded155,254 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 FLN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 155,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 155,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 153,904 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective center box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 145,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 141,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 132,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body not fully secure n/s/f inner wheel artch rusty weak req attention while still in good order inner wheel artch to washer bottle support (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively strong advise to strip check brakes fronts (1.2.1 (f))

for age and year underbody quite good to keep same wax oil grease all springs chassi brake pipes cables ect preventive maintanace does work

Fail 21 Sep 2021 132,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body not fully secure n/s/f inner wheel artch rusty weak req attention while still in good order inner wheel artch to washer bottle support (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively strong advise to strip check brakes fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

for age and year underbody quite good to keep same wax oil grease all springs chassi brake pipes cables ect preventive maintanace does work

Pass 20 Oct 2020 131,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 126,909 miles

Advise centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose strap loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 126,904 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Advise centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose strap loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,874 miles

Nearside Head light lens damage

Nearside Nearside mirror glass

Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

gearbox rear mount damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2015 118,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

non obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated but not effecting rear view

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 110,428 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,941 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 107,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,382 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,315 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,100 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside head lamp has slight damage

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,226 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 90,221 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 85,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 80,363 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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N690 FLN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N690 FLN, 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 N690 FLN registered?

N690 FLN is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N690 FLN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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