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L224 LFC

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,838 mi
Last recorded165,838 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL224 LFC
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 165,838 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Nearside front seat belt stalk button missing but operates

Nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside wiper rubber split

Vehicle smokes while running

Fail 22 Apr 2015 165,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Nearside front seat belt stalk button missing but operates

Nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside wiper rubber split

Vehicle smokes while running

Pass 17 Apr 2014 161,591 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car and components rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2014 161,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under car and components rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2013 157,620 miles

exhaust system very rusty

underside at rear rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2013 157,620 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

exhaust system very rusty

underside at rear rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2012 153,111 miles

brake pedal anti slip device worn on one side

Fail 16 Apr 2012 153,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal anti slip device worn on one side

Pass 4 Apr 2011 148,102 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust joint to CAT very rusty

N/S floor/box section rusty.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 143,656 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 143,652 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 138,698 miles

all suspension bushes showing age

all suspension components rusty

o/s/front tyre wearing on edge

underside very rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2009 138,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all suspension bushes showing age

all suspension components rusty

o/s/front tyre wearing on edge

underside very rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2008 134,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travell just o k

n/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge,1.8 mm wear testable

oil around steering rack

under car and components rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2008 134,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake travell just o k

n/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge,1.8 mm wear testable

oil around steering rack

under car and components rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2007 129,748 miles

oil around steering rack

vehicle showing its age

Pass 22 Apr 2006 124,928 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 124,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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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L224 LFC is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L224 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 L224 LFC registered?

L224 LFC is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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