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L117 GKO

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Turquoise Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,718 mi
Last recorded215,718 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 GKO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 215,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

slight play inner rack

Pass 17 Jun 2011 215,153 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Fail 17 Jun 2011 215,153 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2010 214,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 213,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 213,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 22 May 2008 210,109 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jun 2007 208,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 205,782 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 205,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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L117 GKO is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Turquoise with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L117 GKO, 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 L117 GKO registered?

L117 GKO is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L117 GKO safe to buy?

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