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N740 FNM

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

196,722 mi
Last recorded196,722 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 FNM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 196,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 192,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 188,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 188,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 186,605 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (both rear) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 183,500 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 183,500 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 177,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 177,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 172,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 168,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 163,759 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance and indicator (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust rubber broken

Fail 13 Oct 2015 163,759 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance and indicator (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 29 Oct 2014 158,796 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front indicator bulb submerged in water

Fail 28 Oct 2014 158,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front indicator bulb submerged in water

Pass 31 Oct 2013 154,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

both rear exhaust mounts perrished

centre exhaust baffles broken

rear tail pipe damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2013 154,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

both rear exhaust mounts perrished

centre exhaust baffles broken

rear tail pipe damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 148,321 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 148,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 143,090 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 143,090 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 137,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 137,175 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 131,380 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 131,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 125,387 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 118,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 111,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 103,309 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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N740 FNM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N740 FNM, 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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N740 FNM is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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