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L135 XLE

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,723 mi
Last recorded132,723 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 XLE
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 132,723 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 132,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,318 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 131,318 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 126,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,477 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 125,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,586 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 123,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,500 miles

both front droplinks rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,029 miles

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

both front droplinks rubbers cracking

both front shocks slightly weak

offside front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,518 miles

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

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

both front brake flexis cracking

front and rear susp bushes cracking

front and rear susp corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,159 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,077 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 107,075 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 105,471 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 105,471 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 105,468 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 100,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2007 100,006 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 93,198 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 93,198 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

tracking needs adjusting

unable to see condition of brake pads

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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L135 XLE is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L135 XLE, 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 L135 XLE registered?

L135 XLE is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L135 XLE safe to buy?

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