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N704 RPD

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,174 mi
Last recorded203,174 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 RPD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 203,174 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F lamp damaged.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside handbrake operation poor.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 202,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded.

Offside handbrake operation poor.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 201,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 201,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 199,919 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 199,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 196,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear silencer has been removed

Fail 16 May 2019 196,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear silencer has been removed

Pass 5 Jun 2018 191,505 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer secured with an adapted mount that does not grip it firmly however it is adequately supported, further attention recommended.

Fail 31 May 2018 191,487 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2017 187,498 miles

Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Pass 27 May 2016 179,466 miles

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

tyres size different front to rear

Fail 26 May 2016 179,466 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

tyres size different front to rear

Pass 8 Jul 2015 173,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 171,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 171,504 miles

Centre Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 167,877 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 164,832 miles

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

both front anti roll bar and front suspension arm bushes perished and splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 164,832 miles

both front anti roll bar and front suspension arm bushes perished and splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 160,684 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 158,479 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn!

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering coloumm noisy!

Fail 15 Jun 2010 158,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slightly worn!

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering coloumm noisy!

Pass 26 Jun 2009 156,250 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 156,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 149,907 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 149,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 141,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 133,245 miles

exhaust very rusty

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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N704 RPD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N704 RPD, 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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N704 RPD is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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