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L220 PYB

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,186 mi
Last recorded203,186 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL220 PYB
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 203,186 miles

o/s/f door mirror temporary glass fitted

o/s/r handbrake cable slightly seized

o/s/r light slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2012 203,186 miles

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

full exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f door mirror temporary glass fitted

o/s/r handbrake cable slightly seized

o/s/r light slightly damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 200,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate damaged

n/s and o/s rear light lens damaged

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2011 200,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate damaged

n/s and o/s rear light lens damaged

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 196,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front number plate damaged

n/s and o/s rear lights lens damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2010 196,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front number plate damaged

n/s and o/s rear lights lens damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 192,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perish marks

Fail 18 Sep 2009 192,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perish marks

Pass 22 Sep 2008 189,476 miles

Handbrake pivot on rear axle corroded

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

n/s/r tyre has perish marks

o/s/r indicator lense broken

o/s/r tyre has perish marks

Fail 19 Sep 2008 189,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Handbrake pivot on rear axle corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

n/s/r tyre has perish marks

o/s/r indicator lense broken

o/s/r tyre has perish marks

Pass 25 Sep 2007 185,004 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 175,685 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 175,685 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 168,038 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

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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L220 PYB is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L220 PYB, 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 L220 PYB registered?

L220 PYB is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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