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L118 OGW

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

216,071 mi
Last recorded216,071 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2005
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 OGW
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2005 216,071 miles

FRONT DISCS SHOW WEAR ON FACES

REAR BRAKE PADS APEAR LOW

battery insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2005 215,636 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON FACES

Fail 28 Oct 2005 215,636 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON FACES

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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L118 OGW is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L118 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L118 OGW registered?

L118 OGW is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L118 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 OGW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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