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N743 EPX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,804 mi
Last recorded201,804 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN743 EPX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 201,804 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 201,121 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside registration plate lamp lense missing

Pass 3 Sep 2011 198,742 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 198,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 194,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 186,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 184,478 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 184,478 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 175,795 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 175,795 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 156,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 144,440 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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N743 EPX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N743 EPX, 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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What year was N743 EPX registered?

N743 EPX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N743 EPX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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