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N703 JLU

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,683 mi
Last recorded144,683 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 JLU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,683 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 144,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 138,004 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 138,003 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 128,170 miles

o/s/f tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 7 Apr 2010 128,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,287 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly faided

Pass 1 Apr 2008 117,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 110,030 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 18 Nov 2005 99,870 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 99,870 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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N703 JLU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Black with a 2,922cc 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 N703 JLU, 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 N703 JLU registered?

N703 JLU is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N703 JLU 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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