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L185 LBA

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,795 mi
Last recorded179,795 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 LBA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2014 179,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel unions badly corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 174,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 169,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 167,626 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner nd outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2011 167,626 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner nd outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 163,001 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 158,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 158,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 154,198 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 153,161 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 153,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 145,558 miles

Both front steering rack arms have slight play.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre outer edge approaching legal limit

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 133,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake lever travel slightly high

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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L185 LBA is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,922cc petrol 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 L185 LBA, 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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L185 LBA is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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