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N797 GBW

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 GBW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,071 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 75,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,845 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,499 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,932 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,379 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brakes bind slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 65,212 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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N797 GBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N797 GBW, 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 N797 GBW registered?

N797 GBW is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 4 December 1995.

Is N797 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N797 GBW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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