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L133 KUX

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

193,144 mi
Last recorded193,144 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL133 KUX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 193,144 miles

engine cooling fan missing

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

slight play in offside steereing rack end joint

Fail 30 Jul 2014 193,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cooling fan missing

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

slight play in offside steereing rack end joint

Pass 29 Jul 2013 190,571 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 190,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 188,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber pad missing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 188,100 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 188,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 186,028 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 186,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front brake disc in poor condition

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 184,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 180,663 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 180,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both sides front chassis out riggers bent but secure

Pass 2 Jul 2008 173,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 167,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 167,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 159,851 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 159,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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L133 KUX is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L133 KUX, 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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L133 KUX is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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