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L188 EDV

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,535 mi
Last recorded157,535 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 EDV
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 157,535 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front inner wheel rim slightly bent

Fail 27 Jan 2011 157,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 150,098 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 150,097 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 142,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 142,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 148,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 137,158 miles

rear silencer loose in bracket but securing silencer

Fail 23 Jan 2007 137,158 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 132,477 miles

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.

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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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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L188 EDV is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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