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L113 OGW

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,499 mi
Last recorded175,499 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL113 OGW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 175,499 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 169,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 169,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 160,642 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 157,491 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 157,475 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 150,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 142,187 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 142,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 132,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 131,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 118,965 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside inner steering rack joint damaged but serviceable

offside steering rack worn and operation not smooth

Fail 14 Mar 2006 118,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside steering rack worn and operation not smooth

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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L113 OGW is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L113 OGW, 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 L113 OGW registered?

L113 OGW is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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