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N697 RGA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,832 mi
Last recorded225,832 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 RGA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 225,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 222,608 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 222,608 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 218,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight in steering rack pinion

Fail 12 Jan 2011 218,386 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight in steering rack pinion

Pass 1 Dec 2009 214,147 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 214,147 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 209,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 197,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 185,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2005 185,677 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

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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N697 RGA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N697 RGA, 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 N697 RGA registered?

N697 RGA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N697 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N697 RGA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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