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L141 BBJ

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,223 mi
Last recorded163,223 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 BBJ
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 163,223 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 163,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 153,932 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 153,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 144,949 miles

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

nearside front steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 4 May 2011 135,712 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 135,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 131,809 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 126,556 miles

advise battery tray corroded

advise small bulge in off side rear inner tyre wall

advise wear on inner edge of tyre off side front

Fail 24 Apr 2009 126,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise battery tray corroded

advise small bulge in off side rear inner tyre wall

advise wear on inner edge of tyre off side front

Pass 21 Apr 2008 121,304 miles

battery tray corroded(not structural)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 114,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 104,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

advise keep eye on fliud level was leaking from near side rear brake bleed nipple tightened after test

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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L141 BBJ is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 L141 BBJ, 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 L141 BBJ registered?

L141 BBJ is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L141 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L141 BBJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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