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L205 TEX

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,431 mi
Last recorded75,431 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 TEX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 75,431 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 75,413 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 74,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 May 2009 74,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 73,027 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 73,006 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 71,800 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 71,800 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,292 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 70,291 miles

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

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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L205 TEX is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L205 TEX, 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 L205 TEX registered?

L205 TEX is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L205 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 TEX shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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