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L103 SEW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,706 mi
Last recorded130,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL103 SEW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2010 130,706 miles

both headlamp beam patterns weakening

both rear subframe bushes perishing

front discs worn

offside front wishbone starting to seperate

perishing to front brake hoses

slight sweating to steering rack

some corrosion to exhaust

some offside and nearside steering rack/rod play

Pass 30 Jan 2009 128,930 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

n/s headlight beam pattern getting weak

perishing to rear subfrrame bushes

rear number plate slightly delaminating

very slight o/s steering rack play

Pass 24 Jan 2008 126,386 miles

craking/perishing front brake hoses

exhaust tailpipe trim corroded

nearside headlamp beam pattern weakening

slight offside steering rod play

Pass 26 Jan 2007 123,473 miles

both front wishbones bushes starting to seperate

front brake flexi hoses perishing

nearside front tyre worn outer edge on legal limit

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

some steering rack play

Pass 20 Jan 2006 120,165 miles

nearside headlight beam pattern deteriorating

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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L103 SEW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L103 SEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L103 SEW registered?

L103 SEW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L103 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L103 SEW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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