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L214 LFC

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,860 mi
Last recorded199,860 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 LFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 199,860 miles

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

hole in side of offside tail light

Pass 14 Mar 2011 190,017 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres 2mm

Fail 14 Mar 2011 190,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres 2mm

Fail 15 Mar 2010 179,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2010 179,726 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 169,510 miles

advise offside rack jiont worn

offside front tyre breaking up on inside

Fail 20 Mar 2009 169,510 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise offside rack jiont worn

emissions not tested

offside front tyre breaking up on inside

Pass 20 Mar 2008 159,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front brake flexes starting to perish

front tie bar bushes worn

nearside and offside steering eack end worn

top anti foll bar bushes worn

Fail 19 Mar 2008 159,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front brake flexes starting to perish

front tie bar bushes worn

nearside and offside steering eack end worn

top anti foll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 Mar 2007 152,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r brake disc slightly distorted

Pass 14 Mar 2006 149,048 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 LFC is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L214 LFC, 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 LFC registered?

L214 LFC is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 21 June 1994.

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