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L134 DPE

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,397 mi
Last recorded174,397 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL134 DPE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 174,397 miles

Offside steering rack end has slight play

handbrake lever has excessive travel

Fail 2 Mar 2016 174,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside steering rack end has slight play

handbrake lever has excessive travel

Pass 6 Mar 2015 171,763 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear axle arm bush has play

rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Mar 2015 171,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front number plate damaged

low reading nearside handbrake

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear axle arm bush has play

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Mar 2014 169,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

knock from steering rack

nearside and offside antiroll bar link arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 169,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

knock from steering rack

nearside and offside antiroll bar link arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 166,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 162,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 159,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 159,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 156,421 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 153,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 153,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 147,089 miles

both front flexible brake hoses cracking

oil n/s/f rack & pinion gaiter,play both rack & pinion & steering coupling

possible leak by cat

suspension bushes cracking & wear.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 146,993 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front flexible brake hoses cracking

oil n/s/f rack & pinion gaiter,play both rack & pinion & steering coupling

possible leak by cat

suspension bushes cracking & wear.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 141,536 miles

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Fail 28 Mar 2007 141,536 miles

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

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

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

cat corrosion

off side front tyre heavy edge wear

rear wiper split

steering rack slight play - fluid over near side boot

Pass 20 Apr 2006 137,437 miles

brake pedal travel

cat repair

near and off side front brake flexible hoses small cracks

near side front tyre edge wear

off side front under tray damage

slight play off side front steering rack oil / fluid near side boot

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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L134 DPE is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L134 DPE, 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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L134 DPE is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 January 1994.

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