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N819 FBV

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,287 mi
Last recorded135,287 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN819 FBV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,287 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 135,213 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 129,207 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 129,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 124,162 miles

battery not secure

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

windscreen cracked n/s bottom corner

Fail 5 Aug 2010 124,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery not secure

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

windscreen cracked n/s bottom corner

Fail 17 Jul 2009 117,525 miles

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

o/s/f ball joint rubber split

steering rack getting worn

windscreen cracked in far corner

Pass 17 Jul 2009 117,525 miles

o/s/f ball joint rubber split

steering rack getting worn

windscreen cracked in far corner

Pass 24 Jun 2008 112,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2007 106,112 miles

same as old sheet

Fail 17 May 2007 106,112 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

middle and rear exhaust is getting corroided

Pass 27 Apr 2006 100,838 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 100,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N819 FBV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N819 FBV, 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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N819 FBV is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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