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L123 DTA

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,769 mi
Last recorded52,769 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 DTA
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2008 52,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,880 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 49,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,855 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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L123 DTA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L123 DTA, 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 L123 DTA registered?

L123 DTA is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L123 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 DTA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L123 DTA have outstanding finance?

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