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L123 VGB

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,931 mi
Last recorded223,931 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 VGB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 223,931 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 223,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery tray corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 223,896 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 219,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at chassis legs both sides, have under seal and suspected repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner and outer sills soft

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under sealed at points suspect repairs under the under seal

Fail 12 Oct 2021 219,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at chassis legs both sides, have under seal and suspected repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner and outer sills soft

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under sealed at points suspect repairs under the under seal

Fail 11 Jun 2021 219,342 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 219,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 219,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 212,702 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 208,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut on outerwall not exposing cord or ply

suspension components are corroding underside of vehicle

Fail 25 May 2017 208,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut on outerwall not exposing cord or ply

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension components are corroding underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2016 206,066 miles

All tyres wearing low

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front droplinks slightly worn

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 198,731 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 198,731 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 193,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 187,413 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 187,413 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 181,736 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2011 181,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 175,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 167,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 160,479 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 160,479 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 153,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 147,509 miles

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

Oil leak

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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L123 VGB is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L123 VGB, 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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L123 VGB is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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