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N696 CBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,651 mi
Last recorded153,651 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 153,651 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 151,676 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 149,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 147,376 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 147,376 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 140,763 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 140,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,982 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,185 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 118,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 106,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 100,202 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 100,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,455 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 76,455 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N696 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N696 CBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N696 CBW registered?

N696 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N696 CBW safe to buy?

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