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L159 LBW

1994 Volvo B10M

Green Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

307,436 mi
Last recorded307,436 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 LBW
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 307,436 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 304,087 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 301,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 264,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 244,514 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 244,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Upper Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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L159 LBW is a 1994 Volvo B10M in Green with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Volvo B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L159 LBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L159 LBW registered?

L159 LBW is a 1994 Volvo B10M, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L159 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 LBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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