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L118 LRA

1993 Volvo B10M

Grey Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

246,169 mi
Last recorded246,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Volvo B10M192,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 LRA
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 246,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 228,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 211,943 miles

1st seat nearside not fully secure

fuel tank support brackets bent

interior lights not fully lit

tread damage to offside front tyre

underside corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2014 211,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

1st seat nearside not fully secure

fuel tank support brackets bent

interior lights not fully lit

tread damage to offside front tyre

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2013 194,560 miles

engine oil leaks

general underside corrosion

various inner wheelarch panels not fully secure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 174,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 145,399 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 113,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 113,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,291 miles

number plate light ....poor light output.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,360 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 65 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 65 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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L118 LRA is a 1993 Volvo B10M in Grey with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 192,524 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 B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L118 LRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L118 LRA registered?

L118 LRA is a 1993 Volvo B10M, first registered on 18 December 1993.

Is L118 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 LRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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