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L116 KVR

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,777 mi
Last recorded116,777 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 KVR
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,365 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 113,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,248 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 106,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,574 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 97,246 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 97,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 94,026 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 94,026 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,219 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,609 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 84,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 80,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2005 76,302 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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L116 KVR is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L116 KVR, 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 L116 KVR registered?

L116 KVR is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L116 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L116 KVR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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