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L224 WLL

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,037 mi
Last recorded191,037 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL224 WLL
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 191,037 miles

Central propshaft mount in poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 191,037 miles

Central propshaft mount in poor condition

Nearside Front Body panel insecure bonnet catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 190,956 miles

Front sub frame slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear jacking points slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 190,876 miles

Offside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED SLIGHTLY AT REAR

Fail 5 Mar 2018 190,876 miles

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

Offside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED SLIGHTLY AT REAR

Pass 28 Feb 2017 190,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 190,817 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 190,627 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS

Fail 1 Mar 2016 190,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 190,301 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 189,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

autobox leaking oil

Pass 10 Mar 2014 189,948 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

autobox leaking oil

Pass 4 Mar 2013 189,583 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 189,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 189,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 188,034 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 188,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 185,281 miles

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

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

N/S WIPER IN POOR CONDITION.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 185,281 miles

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

N/S WIPER IN POOR CONDITION.

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 184,909 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 184,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 183,861 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 183,860 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 182,285 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 182,283 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 180,547 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 180,547 miles

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

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

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

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 WLL is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WLL, 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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L224 WLL is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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