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N813 RTA

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,653 mi
Last recorded118,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN813 RTA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 118,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both front flex pipes slightly cracked

front brake discs worn

o/s/r back plate corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 118,653 miles

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

Steering system fouling steering shaft fouling lambda wire (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both front flex pipes slightly cracked

front brake discs worn

o/s/r back plate corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,809 miles

front track contrl arms rubber bushes cracked slightly

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2014 108,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake disc corroded

sump leaking slightly [corroded]

tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,480 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake disc corroded

sump leaking slightly [corroded]

tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 104,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc pitted

slight lift in propshaft centre mnt

Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,403 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc pitted

slight lift in propshaft centre mnt

Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,025 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 97,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,655 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 86,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 83,208 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,217 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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N813 RTA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N813 RTA, 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 N813 RTA registered?

N813 RTA is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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