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L128 RFM

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,517 mi
Last recorded198,517 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 RFM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 198,517 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 198,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 198,504 miles

N/S/R tyre has ceack in sidewall not deep enough to see cords

Fail 18 Oct 2013 198,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre has ceack in sidewall not deep enough to see cords

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 196,194 miles

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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L128 RFM is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L128 RFM, 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 L128 RFM registered?

L128 RFM is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 23 February 1994.

Is L128 RFM safe to buy?

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