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L134 YCU

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Red Diesel 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,424 mi
Last recorded170,424 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL134 YCU
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 170,424 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 170,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 170,424 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 166,932 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 164,445 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 161,268 miles

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

both rear tyres on limit

nsf tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight play osf rack

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Dec 2014 161,268 miles

both rear tyres on limit

nsf tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight play osf rack

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Dec 2013 158,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 158,582 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 154,635 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 150,632 miles

all front suspension componets worn and splitting

front pads low

steering rack slight play and damp

Fail 14 Dec 2011 150,632 miles

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

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

all front suspension componets worn and splitting

front pads low

steering rack slight play and damp

Pass 15 Dec 2010 144,737 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 139,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 132,434 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 132,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 126,301 miles

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

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

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

small cut in o/s/rear tyre inner wall

Pass 1 Dec 2006 121,217 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 115,655 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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L134 YCU is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 2,316cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 144,124 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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