MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front inner wheel rim slightly bent
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front inner wheel rim slightly bent
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight cuts in nearside front tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight cuts in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside mirror case loose
slight fraying to nearside front seatbelt web
rear silencer loose in bracket but securing silencer
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight damage to front number plate
How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?
Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L188 EDV is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L188 EDV, 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 L188 EDV registered?
L188 EDV is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 March 1994.
Is L188 EDV safe to buy?
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