IsItAGoodCar
Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1994 Volvo 900 Series 2.0L Petrol · L171 LRX

L171 LRX

1994 Volvo 900 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 61,855 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO 900 Series
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
61,855 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/10/2026
Tax Status
Checking...
Checking DVLA database...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1986cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The roadworthiness status of this Volvo 900 Series is currently sound, anchored by a clean pass on the eighth of October 2025 at sixty-one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five miles. The overall maintenance trend remains stable, though the record reveals a curious two-stage testing pattern in both twenty-four and twenty-five where an initial failure preceded a rapid pass days later. Without specific advisory notes recorded during these tests, the vehicle demonstrates reliable clearing of administrative or minor initial hurdles. Low mileage characterizes the vehicle's thirty-two-year lifespan, accumulating a total of sixty-one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five miles at an average of roughly nineteen hundred miles annually. The intervals between tests show steady, modest use, with five thousand six hundred and fifteen miles added between October 2024 and October 2025. This gentle usage rate indicates the car likely spent extended periods in light service or storage, which reduces mechanical fatigue on high-stress drivetrain components but demands careful scrutiny of perishing rubber elements. Prospective buyers must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on traditional vulnerability points for this chassis era. Check the subframes, sills, and jacking points for structural corrosion, as low-mileage classic Volvos frequently suffer from hidden moisture retention during prolonged storage periods. Verify the condition of all suspension bushes, brake lines, and auxiliary belts, since age-related degradation of rubber components often supersedes wear from mileage. Inspect the braking system thoroughly to ensure calipers and sliders operate correctly without binding after periods of limited use.

L171 LRX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
  • 61,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for L171LRX

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

L171 LRX Mileage History

  1. 04/10/202351,288 mi
  2. 03/10/202456,747 mi+5,459 mi
  3. 16/10/202456,903 mi+156 mi
  4. 24/09/202561,634 mi+4,731 mi
  5. 08/10/202561,855 mi+221 mi

Average of roughly 5,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L171 LRX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Volvo 900 Series (L171 LRX) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY