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L119 XLE

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,112 mi
Last recorded115,112 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL119 XLE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,941 miles

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

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

VERY BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 13 Mar 2013 112,916 miles

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

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

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

VERY BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,492 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes perishing

both front track control arm bushes perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

ofside front tyre worn on inside edge and wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,851 miles

both rear tyres are perishing outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Mar 2010 106,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 106,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 105,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

rear tyre side walls perished

Fail 16 Mar 2009 105,051 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 10 Dec 2007 102,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 10 Dec 2007 102,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 8 Nov 2006 99,819 miles

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

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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L119 XLE is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L119 XLE, 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 L119 XLE registered?

L119 XLE is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L119 XLE safe to buy?

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