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N720 CBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

264,501 mi
Last recorded264,501 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 264,501 miles

all brake discs corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2019 264,501 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all brake discs corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2018 257,168 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2018 257,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2017 249,752 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2017 249,752 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 242,865 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear light units faded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 242,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear light units faded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 234,601 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight damage to windscreen

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2015 234,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight damage to windscreen

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 18 Dec 2014 223,092 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 223,092 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 212,184 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2013 212,184 miles

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2013 200,269 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2013 200,269 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2012 188,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jan 2012 188,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 177,758 miles

front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Jan 2011 177,758 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Dec 2009 168,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 160,116 miles

all brake flexy pipes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jan 2008 151,495 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 151,495 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 142,735 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 142,735 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 133,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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N720 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N720 CBW, 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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N720 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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