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N722 CBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Red Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,306 mi
Last recorded216,306 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN722 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 216,306 miles

both wiper blades split not affecting clearing of screen

long hand brake travel

movement in both ends of steering rack

right hand rear lamp slightly broken

slight wear in right hand lower balljoint

steering shudders on both locks

stone chip in windscreen

wear in front anti-roll bar link bushes

wear in front tie rod bushes

Fail 24 Sep 2010 216,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both wiper blades split not affecting clearing of screen

long hand brake travel

movement in both ends of steering rack

right hand rear lamp slightly broken

slight wear in right hand lower balljoint

steering shudders on both locks

stone chip in windscreen

wear in front anti-roll bar link bushes

wear in front tie rod bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2009 201,616 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 201,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Stone chips in right and left side of windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2008 183,910 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 183,907 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp reflectors fading

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

Left front and right rear tyres edging off

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 169,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 169,615 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wear in righthand end of steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2006 155,833 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 155,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 149,307 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 149,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N722 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N722 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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N722 CBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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