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L129 RFM

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,645 mi
Last recorded154,645 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 RFM
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 154,645 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

front discs slight worn

rear discs slight pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 154,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

front discs slight worn

rear discs slight pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 147,757 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak rear axle also front propshaft onto gear box

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

tow bar power plugs insecure

Fail 29 May 2009 147,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak rear axle also front propshaft onto gear box

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

tow bar power plugs insecure

Pass 16 May 2008 138,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 116,846 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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L129 RFM is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L129 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 L129 RFM registered?

L129 RFM is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L129 RFM safe to buy?

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