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L109 SST

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,238 mi
Last recorded80,238 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL109 SST
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,238 miles

BRAKE BACK PLATE STONE GUARDS CORRODED

NSF LOWER WINDSCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE ZONE B

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,920 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 79,919 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,508 miles

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

part used shock absorber fitted to off side rear for retest

Fail 12 Jan 2010 79,506 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 77,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 77,583 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,342 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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L109 SST is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L109 SST, 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 L109 SST registered?

L109 SST is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L109 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L109 SST shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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