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L124 TEW

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,736 mi
Last recorded118,736 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL124 TEW
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2012 118,736 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 115,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 109,292 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 92,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,249 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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L124 TEW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L124 TEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L124 TEW?

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What year was L124 TEW registered?

L124 TEW is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L124 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L124 TEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L124 TEW have outstanding finance?

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