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L113 VLY

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,342 mi
Last recorded86,342 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL113 VLY
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,127 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 83,900 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 83,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 82,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 81,609 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 80,324 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 80,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 78,665 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 May 2016 78,665 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2015 77,383 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 77,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 75,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 70,601 miles

engine under tray loose

Pass 1 May 2012 67,901 miles

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

under tray insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 63,844 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 63,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre has punture

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2009 62,144 miles

slight cut on nearside front tyre wall..

Pass 14 May 2008 58,874 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 53,405 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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L113 VLY is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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 L113 VLY registered?

L113 VLY is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 18 January 1994.

Is L113 VLY safe to buy?

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