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C38 DGS

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,950 mi
Last recorded138,950 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC38 DGS
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 138,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,943 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 112,308 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 122,308 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 107,941 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 107,941 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 107,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 105,069 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 105,069 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 104,815 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C38 DGS is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 144,124 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 C38 DGS, 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 32 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 C38 DGS registered?

C38 DGS is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is C38 DGS safe to buy?

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