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L224 RJN

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL224 RJN
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 92,489 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 91,901 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 91,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,924 miles

Both front link bush/rubber deteriorated

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 87,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 85,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,207 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,740 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 78,740 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,928 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,174 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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L224 RJN is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 L224 RJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L224 RJN?

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What year was L224 RJN registered?

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

Is L224 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L224 RJN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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