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L125 DTA

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,481 mi
Last recorded178,481 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 DTA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 178,481 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2009 178,481 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 160,904 miles

Offside wiper split

Unable to see rear brake pads clearly suspect low

Fail 19 Sep 2008 158,896 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside wiper split

Unable to see rear pads clearly suspect low

Pass 21 Sep 2007 144,697 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 144,670 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 130,460 miles

park brake travel

rear exhaust sections in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2006 130,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L125 DTA is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L125 DTA, 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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L125 DTA is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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