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N715 GBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Diesel 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,914 mi
Last recorded199,914 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 GBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 199,914 miles

Central silencer strap broken

Front a/roll bar link rods weak

Offside Front windscreen crack zone B

Rear tail pipe missing

Fail 21 Nov 2017 19,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Central silencer strap broken

Front a/roll bar link rods weak

Front oil cooler mount broken

Offside Front windscreen crack zone B

Rear tail pipe missing

horn sound weak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 195,861 miles

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

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

suspension bushes wearing and deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2015 189,965 miles

oil leakage

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 184,590 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general wear suspension

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

Pass 13 Nov 2013 178,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 171,678 miles

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

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

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

nearside front lamp cover damaged

some corrosion forming underside

Fail 22 Nov 2012 171,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front lamp cover damaged

some corrosion forming underside

Pass 24 Nov 2011 164,370 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 164,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 157,703 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 157,702 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 145,907 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 13,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 123,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 117,934 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre @ 2mm † †tyre size = 185/65x15 ('H' rated)

very bad tappet rattle

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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N715 GBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N715 GBW, 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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N715 GBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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