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L118 GKO

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,040 mi
Last recorded208,040 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 GKO
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2011 208,040 miles

under body starting to show signs of corrsion

Pass 21 Oct 2010 183,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 177,979 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel on limit

rear exhaust clamp requires replacing soon

Pass 21 Oct 2008 177,572 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 176,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 174,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 171,621 miles

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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L118 GKO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L118 GKO, 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 L118 GKO registered?

L118 GKO is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L118 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 GKO shows 7 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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