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N71 TRX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,597 mi
Last recorded166,597 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 TRX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm steady bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 166,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 166,132 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 165,728 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable pivot point broken

Fail 16 Oct 2019 165,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected caliper carrier (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake cable pivot point broken

Pass 30 Nov 2017 163,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively nsecure (3.4.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged insecure (3.4.2)

Offside Rear silencer deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 163,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively nsecure (3.4.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged insecure (3.4.2)

Offside Rear silencer deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 161,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 158,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 158,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 152,848 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 152,848 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 148,742 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 148,742 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 143,184 miles

Both front brake disc back plates are corroded and damaged.

N/S door mirror lens is damaged.

Oil leak

There is a seepage of fluid at the N/S steering rack gaiter.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 137,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger door mirror damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2011 137,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2010 130,808 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Slight seapage from steering conponent

Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,557 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 127,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 127,830 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 125,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 123,239 miles

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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N71 TRX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N71 TRX, 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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N71 TRX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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