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L214 CTA

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Multi-colour Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,678 mi
Last recorded241,678 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 CTA
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 241,678 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 241,678 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 239,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 234,469 miles

Corrosion started in offside rear outer sill/wheel arch - will need attention soon

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2008 234,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Corrosion started in offside rear outer sill/wheel arch - will need attention soon

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 224,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 208,964 miles

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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L214 CTA is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Multi-colour with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L214 CTA, 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 L214 CTA registered?

L214 CTA is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L214 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L214 CTA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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