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L227 RYD

1994 Volvo 900 Series

Green Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,659 mi
Last recorded214,659 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 900 Series144,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 RYD
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 214,659 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 214,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 201,888 miles

front number plate has some damage but is secure and can be read.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 201,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate has some damage but is secure and can be read.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 185,756 miles

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

offside front wheel has slight buckle

Fail 27 Feb 2009 185,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front flexys starting to perish

front number plate cracked

offside front wheel has slight buckle

Pass 15 Mar 2008 170,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 170,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 153,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 140,347 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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L227 RYD is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series in Green with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L227 RYD, 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 L227 RYD registered?

L227 RYD is a 1994 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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