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L102 VLY

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,630 mi
Last recorded138,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL102 VLY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2010 138,630 miles

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)

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

slight knock in rack

Pass 12 Jan 2009 136,859 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 136,850 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 135,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 132,741 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 132,728 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 131,538 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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L102 VLY is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L102 VLY, 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 L102 VLY registered?

L102 VLY is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L102 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L102 VLY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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