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L194 RWT

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,554 mi
Last recorded184,554 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 RWT
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 184,554 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

front nearside head lamp cracked

front nearside indicator cracked/repaird

nearside rear light unit damaged/repaird

oil around steering rack!

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2010 184,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front nearside head lamp cracked

corrosion to fuel pipes

front nearside indicator cracked/repaird

nearside rear light unit damaged/repaird

oil around steering rack!

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2009 183,980 miles

front brake balance close to permitted tolerance.

front nearside,rear nearside & nearside headlamp lense damaged.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 183,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 182,156 miles

damage to following lights;front nearside indicator & headlamp,rear nearside light.

hand brake linkages worn badly on cable.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 176,271 miles

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

nearside front indicator cracked/repaird

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside headlamp lenze cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2007 176,271 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot catch/handle sticking

center exhaust slightly loos on joint

nearside and offside front wipers spliting on ends

nearside front indicater cracked/repaird

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside head lamp lenze cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Sep 2006 169,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp cracked,

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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L194 RWT is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L194 RWT, 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 L194 RWT registered?

L194 RWT is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L194 RWT safe to buy?

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